Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. 2 Happy is everyone who retains her. 1
One Unity Resource 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. 2 All her paths are peace. 1
19By wisdom Adonai founded the earth. 2 By understanding, he established the heavens. 1
Cross References
Genesis 2:9Out of the ground Adonai God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food, including the 'etz chai ·tree of life· in the middle of the garden + 2:9. Quoted in Rev 2:7 and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. + 2:9 Day 6a: God creates various plants to populate the earth. In a special place, Gan-'Eden ·Garden Paradise, Garden Delight·, God interacts with the first humans. In this place is the 'etz chai ·tree of life· and the tree of knowledge of tov v' rah ·good and evil·. Humans are given both work and sustenance.
Proverbs 8:32“Now therefore, my sons, sh'ma ·hear obey· unto me, 2 for blessed are those who keep my ways. 1
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, 2 but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. 1
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 →