18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.


In Context

15 She is more precious than rubies: and none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

16 Length of days is in her right had; in her left hand are riches and honour.

17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

20 By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

Proverbs 3:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:18She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:18A tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.