Proverbs 3:18
Wisdom is like a tree that gives long life to those who eagerly take hold of it, and Yahweh is pleased with those who hold onto it tightly.
Translation for Translators
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
17If you are wise, your life will be pleasant, and things will go well for you.
19By his wisdom Yahweh created the earth, and by his understanding he put everything in the skies.
Cross References
Genesis 2:9Yahweh God also put there every kind of tree that is beautiful to see and that produced fruit that was good to eat. He also placed in the middle of the park/garden a tree whose fruit would enable those who ate it to live forever. He also placed there another tree whose fruit would enable those who ate it to know what actions were good to do and what actions were evil to do.
Proverbs 8:32So, you people who are like my sons, listen to me. I am pleased with all those who obey my teachings.
Proverbs 13:12When people do not receive the things that they are expecting to receive, ◄it causes them to despair/they become very sad►; but if you receive what you are desiring to get, that will be like a tree [MET] whose fruit gives you life (OR, that will cause you to be joyful).
Revelation 2:7Everyone who wants to understand my message [MTY] must listen carefully to the message that God’s Spirit speaks to the congregations. To everyone who overcomes Satan, I will give the right to eat fruit [MTY] from the tree that gives eternal life, the tree that is in God’s garden.’”
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 →