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
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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:18

BSB
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
AKJV
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.
CPDV
She is a tree of life to those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.
ERV
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
NHEB
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her, and those who hold on to her are blessed
SMT
She is a tree of life to all holding upon her: and happy he holding her fast.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 3:18

SheisatreeH6086Noun MasculineoflifeH2416tothemthatlayholdH2388VerbuponherandhappyH833VerbiseveryonethatretainethH8551Verbher

Commentary for Proverbs 3:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 3:18
Summary
Grasping wisdom provides life and happiness
Event
Wisdom as source of life
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom