taw-mak'
a primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep
fast; figuratively, to help, follow close:--(take, up-)hold
(up), maintain, retain, stay (up).
She is a tree [06086] of life [02416] to them that lay hold [02388] upon her: and happy [0833] is every one that retaineth [08551] her.
He taught [03384] me also, and said [0559] unto me, Let thine heart [03820] retain [08551] my words [01697]: keep [08104] my commandments [04687], and live [02421].
Her feet [07272] go down [03381] to death [04194]; her steps [06806] take hold [08551] on hell [07585].
His own iniquities [05771] shall take [03920] the wicked [07563] himself, and he shall be holden [08551] with the cords [02256] of his sins [02403].sins: Heb. sin
A gracious [02580] woman [0802] retaineth [08551] honour [03519]: and strong [06184] men retain [08551] riches [06239].
A man [0120] that doeth violence [06231] to the blood [01818] of any person [05315] shall flee [05127] to the pit [0953]; let no man stay [08551] him.
A man's [0120] pride [01346] shall bring him low [08213]: but honour [03519] shall uphold [08551] the humble [08217] in spirit [07307].
She layeth [07971] her hands [03027] to the spindle [03601], and her hands [03709] hold [08551] the distaff [06418].