Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 3:18
“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 3:18 Context
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. 21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
- American Standard Version (1901)
She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
- Basic English Bible
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.
- Darby Bible
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
- Webster's Bible
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
- World English Bible
A tree of life she [is] to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her [is] happy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that holdest her fast.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 3:18
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 3:18
3:18 A tree - A pledge of everlasting life. He alludes to the tree of life, and intimates, that this is the only restorer of that life which we have lost by sin.
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