17 (A)Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18 She is (B)a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who [a]retain her.

19 (C)The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:18 hold her fast

17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.(A)
18 She is a tree of life(B) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.(C)

19 By wisdom(D) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(E)
    by understanding he set the heavens(F) in place;

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