She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone who retains her.

Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.

Her feet go down to death. Her steps take hold on Sheol,

He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is considered wise. When he shuts his lips, he is prudent.

Take his garment who is surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge for foreigners.

Deliver those who are carried away to death, and hold thou back those who are ready to be slain.

Take his garment who is surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge [who is surety] for a strange woman.

the lizard takes hold with her hands, yet she is in kings' palaces.

She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.