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

those who hold her fast will be blessed.

19 By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,

by understanding he set the heavens in place;

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her:

And happy is every one that retaineth her.

19 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth;

By understanding hath he established the heavens.

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

happy are those who hold her tightly.

19 By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;

by understanding he created the heavens.

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

And happy are all who retain her.

19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;

By understanding He established the heavens;

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

and everyone who uses it will be happy.

19 The Lord made the earth, using his wisdom.

He set the sky in place, using his understanding.

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her:

And happy is every one that retaineth her.

19 Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth;

By understanding he established the heavens.

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her. 19 Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

18 ⸤Wisdom⸥ is a tree of life 

for those who take firm hold of it. 

Those who cling to it are blessed. 

19 By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth. 

By understanding he established the heavens. 

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

and those who hold on to her are happy.

19 The Lord founded the earth by wisdom

and established the heavens by understanding.

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

those who hold her fast are called happy.

19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;

by understanding he established the heavens;

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

those who take hold of her are considered happy.

19 Yahweh in wisdom founded the earth;

he established the heavens in understanding.

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

Those who hold on to her will be blessed.

19 By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations.

Through understanding he set the heavens in place.

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

And happy are all who hold her fast.

19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth,

By understanding He established the heavens.