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Proverbs 3:18
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She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,and those who hold on to her are happy.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it, and everyone who uses it will be happy.
She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are those who hold on to her.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
She is a tree of life to them that lay holde on her, and blessed is he that retaineth her.
She is a tree of life to those who seize her,And all those who hold her fast are blessed.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.
She is a tree of life to those who grasp her; whoever holds fast to her will be made happy.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.
Wisdom is like a life-giving tree to those who hold on to her; she is a blessing to those who keep her close.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; and blessed are those who wait for her.
Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
She is a tree of life for those who seize her; those who take hold of her are considered happy.
She is a tree of life to the ones who lay hold on her, and happy are the ones holding her fast.
She is a tre of life to them that laye holde vpon her, and blessed are they that kepe her fast.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that holdest her fast.
She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
She is a tree of lyfe to them that lay holde vpon her: and blessed is he that kepeth her fast.
She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.
It is a tre of lijf to hem that taken it; and he that holdith it, is blessid.
She is a tree of life to those that lay hold on her: And happy is every one that retains her.
She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Happy are all who hold her near.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
A tree of life, is she, to them who secure her, - and, they who hold her fast, are every one to be pronounced happy.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
A tree of life she [is] to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her [is] happy.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Proverbs 11:30, Proverbs 13:12, Genesis 2:9, Genesis 3:22, Revelation 22:2
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 32:47 - General Proverbs 4:13 - Take Proverbs 6:23 - the way Proverbs 10:17 - the way Proverbs 15:4 - a tree Proverbs 19:8 - he that keepeth Ecclesiastes 7:12 - the excellency John 1:38 - where 1 Timothy 6:12 - lay 2 Timothy 1:13 - Hold Hebrews 6:18 - lay 1 Peter 3:10 - love Revelation 2:7 - the tree
Cross-References
And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, cursed art thou above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive these nations from out of your sight; but they shall be a snare and a trap unto you, and a scourge in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.
and he said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the snare gapeth for their substance.
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment; who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, the face thereof was covered with nettles, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
She [is] a tree of life,.... Or "lives" b; so Christ is called, Revelation 2:7; in allusion to the tree of life in the garden of Eden, Genesis 2:9; he being the author of life, natural, spiritual, and eternal; which souls may come at, and pluck and eat of the fruit which is upon him in great plenty and variety, even all the blessings of grace and glory;
to them that lay hold upon her; which is expressive of an act of faith on Christ, Hebrews 6:18; faith lays hold on the person of Christ as a Saviour, and will have him and no other; it comes to the blood of Christ, and deals with it for pardon and purification; it lays hold on his skirt, who is a Jew, on the robe of his righteousness, and puts it on; it lays hold on his strength, and goes forth in it, in the exercise of grace and discharge of duty; it lays hold on his covenant, the blessings and promises of it, and takes them to itself: and this act supposes danger without him, safety in him, a view of suitable provisions for food and clothing with him; some strength of grace, and some degree of resolution; also condescension on Christ's part to suffer himself to be handled by them; and likewise that he first took hold on them and brought them out of a state of nature to himself: great encouragement there is for sensible sinners to lay hold on Christ; he is set before them in the Gospel to be laid hold on; he never discourages any from so doing, nor casts out any that come to him; he is able to bear the stress of their salvation they lay upon him; multitudes of lost sinners have been saved by him: and he is a tree of life, as the text says, to such persons; they have spiritual life, and the support and comfort of it, from him now, and may expect everlasting life from him hereafter;
and happy [is everyone] that retaineth her; or "holds her fast" c; see Song of Solomon 3:4; as such may be said to do who constantly apply to him for fresh communications of grace; who walk on in him as they have received him, and hold fast the profession of their faith in him. The phrase is expressive of great affection to him, and strong faith in him; faith keeps its hold of Christ through great darkness and many difficulties; oftentimes the soul walks in darkness, and yet stays itself on Christ, and, Abraham-like, believes in hope against hope. Faith is sometimes very low, and yet lets not go its hold; it fails not, through the prevalent intercession of Christ; it cannot so let go its hold as that there is a parting; a partial departing there may be, but not a total one: however, it is sometimes very difficult for faith to keep fast hold of the Redeemer; it is for the honour and comfort of believers so to do; and it is their mercy that interest in Christ, and salvation by him, do not depend on acts of faith; for, though "we believe not, [yet] he abides faithful", 2 Timothy 2:13; nevertheless happy are they that retain him, or are steadfast in their faith on him; they have much communion with him now, and shall live with him for evermore hereafter.
b עץ חיים "lignum vitarum", Montanus. c תמכיה "significatur hoc verbo, firmitas et constantia in tonendo", Michaelis; so Mercerus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
This and the other references in Proverbs Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4 are the only allusions in any book of the Old Testament, after Genesis, to the “tree” itself, or to its spiritual significance. Further, there is the tendency to a half-allegorizing application of that history. “The tree of life” which Adam was not to taste lies open to his children. Wisdom is the “tree of life,” giving a true immortality. The symbol entered largely into the religious imagery. of Assyria, Egypt, and Persia. Philo, going a step further, found in the two trees the ideal representatives of speculative knowledge and moral wisdom; and the same image subserves a higher purpose in the promises and the visions of Revelation 2:7; Revelation 22:2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 3:18. She is a tree of life — עץ חיים ets chaiyim, "the tree of lives," alluding most manifestly to the tree so called which God in the beginning planted in the garden of Paradise, by eating the fruit of which all the wastes of nature might have been continually repaired, so as to prevent death for ever. This is an opinion which appears probable enough. The blessings which wisdom-true religion-gives to men, preserve them in life, comfort them through life, cause them to triumph in death, and ensure them a glorious immortality.
