Proverbs 3:18

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 2:9 : 9 The LORD God made all kinds of trees grow from the soil, every tree that was pleasing to look at and good for food.(Now the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil were in the middle of the orchard.)
  • Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
  • Prov 13:12 : 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
  • Gen 3:22 : 22 And the LORD God said,“Now that the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil, he must not be allowed to stretch out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.”
  • Rev 2:7 : 7 The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will permit him to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.’
  • Rev 22:2 : 2 flowing down the middle of the city’s main street. On each side of the river is the tree of life producing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month of the year. Its leaves are for the healing of the nations.
  • Prov 15:4 : 4 Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13-17
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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

  • Prov 4:6-10
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    6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

    9She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

    10Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

  • Prov 8:34-35
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    34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

    35For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the LORD.

  • Prov 4:13
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    13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

  • Prov 4:22
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    22for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body.

  • Prov 2:18-20
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    18For she has set her house by death, and her paths by the place of the departed spirits.

    19None who go in to her will return, nor will they reach the paths of life.

    20So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 11:30
    73%

    30The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

  • Prov 18:21-22
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    21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

    22The one who has found a good wife has found what goodness is, and obtained a delightful gift from the LORD.

  • Prov 31:31
    72%

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 11:16
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    16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

  • Prov 8:2
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    2At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

  • Prov 19:8
    72%

    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 3:2
    72%

    2for they will provide a long and full life, and well-being for you.

  • Prov 31:25-26
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    72%

    25her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

  • Prov 5:18-19
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    18May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife you married in your youth–

    19a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.

  • Ps 128:3
    72%

    3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

  • Eccl 7:26
    71%

    26I discovered this: More bitter than death is the kind of woman who is like a hunter’s snare; her heart is like a hunter’s net and her hands are like prison chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is captured by her.

  • Prov 16:20
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    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

  • Prov 9:16
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    16“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding she has said,

  • Prov 31:28
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    28Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:

  • Prov 5:6
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    6Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths have wandered, but she is not able to discern it.

  • Prov 7:25
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    25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways– do not wander into her pathways;

  • Prov 3:22
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    22So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck.

  • Prov 8:18
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    18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

  • Prov 3:19
    70%

    19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.

  • Prov 21:21
    70%

    21The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

  • Prov 9:4
    70%

    4“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding, she has said,

  • Prov 2:10
    70%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

  • Prov 31:16
    70%

    16She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.

  • Prov 14:1
    70%

    1Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

  • Prov 1:9
    70%

    9For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.

  • Prov 3:8
    69%

    8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.

  • Prov 7:12
    69%

    12at one time outside, at another in the wide plazas, and by every corner she lies in wait.)