prov 3:18 - Bible Gateway

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is everyone that retaineth 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 [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.

AMPC

She is a tree of life to those who lay hold on her; and happy (blessed, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who holds her fast.

BRG

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

CSB

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.

CEB

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who hold her tight are happy.

CJB

She is a tree of life to those who grasp her; whoever holds fast to her will be made happy.

CEV

Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.

DARBY

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

DRA

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

ERV

Wisdom is like a life-giving tree to those who hold on to her; she is a blessing to those who keep her close.

EASY

Wisdom is like a tree with fruits that give life to the people who pick them. The Lord blesses everyone who keeps hold of wisdom.

EHV

It is a tree of life for those who hold on to it. Those who cling to it are blessed.

ESV

She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.

ESVUK

She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.

EXB

As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it, and everyone who uses it will be happy.

GNV

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her, and blessed is he that retaineth her.

⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed.

GNT

Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.

HCSB

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.

ICB

As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it. Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.

ISV

She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.

JUB

She is a tree of life to those that lay hold upon her, and blessed is every one that retains her.

KJV

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

AKJV

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

LSB

She is a tree of life to those who seize her, And all those who hold her fast are blessed.

LEB

She is a tree of life for those who seize her; those who take hold of her are considered happy.

TLB

Wisdom is a tree of life to those who eat her fruit; happy is the man who keeps on eating it.

MSG

You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, when you make friends with Madame Insight. She’s worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary. Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her. With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition. Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete. She’s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight—and be blessed!

MEV

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy is everyone who retains her.

NOG

Wisdom is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed.

NABRE

She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and those who hold her fast are happy.

NASB

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are those who hold on to her.

NASB1995

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.

NCB

She is a tree of life to all who embrace her, and blessed are all who hold her fast.

NCV

As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it, and everyone who uses it will be happy.

NET

She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

NIRV

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Those who hold her close will be blessed.

NIV

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.

NIVUK

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.

NKJV

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.

NLV

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Happy are all who hold her near.

NLT

Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.

NRSVA