Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retains her.
Updated King James Version
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 has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.
Cross References
Genesis 2:9And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore hearken unto me, O all of you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
Revelation 2:7He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit (o. pneuma) says unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of 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 →