Proverbs 3:18
It is a tree of life to them that take (hold of) it; and he that holdeth (onto) it, is blessed.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
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
19The Lord founded the earth by (his) wisdom; he stablished (the) heavens by (his) prudence.
Cross References
Genesis 2:9And the Lord God brought forth (out) of the earth each tree fair in sight, and sweet to eat; also he brought forth the tree of life in the midst of paradise, and the tree of knowing of good and of evil, (or and he brought forth the tree of life in the middle of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil).
Proverbs 8:32Now, therefore, sons, hear ye me; blessed be they that keep my ways. (And so now, sons and daughters, listen ye to me; blessed be those who follow my ways.)
Proverbs 13:12Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is (a) desire (that is) coming.
Revelation 2:7He that hath ears, hear he, what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, I shall give to eat of the tree of life, that is in the paradise of my 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 →