Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, 1 those who hold on to it are happy. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 kindness 1 and all her paths are peace. 1
19By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth, 1 by understanding he established the heavens. 1
Cross References
Genesis 2:9Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. This included the tree of life that was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Proverbs 8:32Now, my sons, listen to me, 1 for those who keep my ways will be blessed. 1
Proverbs 13:12When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, 1 but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. 1
Revelation 2:7Let the one who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of 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 →