Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help . But if someone falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one get warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. There are even better for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. (vv. 9-12, NLT)