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 them that lay hold upon her:

And happy is every one that retaineth her.

18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;

happy are those who hold her tightly.

18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,

And happy are all who retain her.

18 As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it,

and everyone who uses it will be happy.

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 them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.

18 ⸤Wisdom⸥ is a tree of life 

for those who take firm hold of it. 

Those who cling to it are blessed. 

18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,

and those who hold on to her are happy.

18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;

those who hold her fast are called happy.

18 She is a tree of life for those who seize her;

those who take hold of her are considered happy.

18 She is a tree of life to those who hold her close.

Those who hold on to her will be blessed.

18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,

And happy are all who hold her fast.