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

Other Translations of Proverbs 3:18

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

18 She's the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight - and be blessed!

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth [1] souls is wise.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:30

New International Version

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.

English Standard Version

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.

The Message

30 A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls.

New King James Version

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.

New Living Translation

30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:30

Commentary on Proverbs 11:30

(Read Proverbs 11:30)

The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.