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Proverbs 3:18 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her. "
Proverbs 3:18
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
16 Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
19 By wisdom the LORD 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.
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Proverbs 3:1
"My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,"
Proverbs 3:2
"for they will add to you length of days, years of life, and peace."
Proverbs 3:3
"Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart."
Proverbs 3:4
"So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man."
Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding."
Proverbs 3:6
"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
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