18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
18 She's the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight - and be blessed!
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 3:18
Commentary on Proverbs 3:13-20
(Read Proverbs 3:13-20)
No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness, and our paths peace, for his are so; but we too often step aside from them, to our own hurt and grief. Christ is that Wisdom, by whom the worlds were made, and still are in being; happy are those to whom he is made of God wisdom. He has wherewithal to make good all his promises.