18 She is (A)a tree of life to those who (B)lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
18 She is (A)a tree of life to those who take hold of her,And happy are all who [a]retain her.
18 She is a (A)tree of life to those who take hold of her,And happy are those who hold on to her.
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