Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold of her, And happy is every one who hath her in his grasp.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
In Context
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
19The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he framed the heavens.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:32“Now, therefore, ye children, hearken to me! For happy are they who keep my ways!
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But the desire accomplished is a tree of life.
Revelation 2:7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:14-21
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a… Read the whole commentary →