Proverbs 3:18
She is an Etz Chayyim (Tree of Life) to them that lay hold upon her; 1 and me'usher (blessed) is every one that holdeth her fast. 1
Orthodox Jewish 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 drakhim are drakhim of pleasantness, 1 and all her netivot (trodden paths) are shalom. 1
Cross References
Genesis 2:9And out of the adamah made Hashem Elohim to spring up + 2:9 See Gn 2:5 kol etz (every tree) that is pleasing to the sight, and tov for food; the Etz HaChayyim (Tree of Life) also in the midst of the gan (garden), and the Etz HaDa'as Tov v'Rah. + 2:9 See Gn 3:22, i.e., representing moral autonomy; contrast Ex 9:20-21 where the Dvar Hashem is the guide of life, even for Gentiles
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore pay heed unto me, O ye banim; 1 for ashrei (blessed, happy) are they that are shomer over my drakhim. 1
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred maketh the lev sick, 1 but when the ta'avah (desire) cometh, it is an Etz Chayyim (Tree of Life). 1
Revelation 2:7The one having an ear let him hear what the Ruach Hakodesh says to the Kehillot; To the one who wins the nitzachon (victory) I will give to him to eat of the Etz HaChayyim (Tree of Life), which is in the Gan-Eden of Hashem. + 2:7 Gn 2:9; 3:22,24 ; also Gn 2:8; Ezek 28:1; 31:8,9 TARGUM HA-SHIVIM
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 →