King James Bible
KJVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 3:18
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 3:18 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. | |
American Standard VersionASV | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her. | |
English Revised VersionERV | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. | |
World English BibleWEB | She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her. |
American Standard Version
ASVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.
English Revised Version
ERVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
World English Bible
WEBShe is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy.
American King James Version
AKJVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.
King James Bible
KJVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
American Standard Version
ASVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.
English Revised Version
ERVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
World English Bible
WEBShe is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy.
American King James Version
AKJVShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.