Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. New Living Translation The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity. English Standard Version But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Berean Standard Bible But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. King James Bible But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. New King James Version But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. New American Standard Bible But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. NASB 1995 But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. NASB 1977 But the humble will inherit the land, And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. Legacy Standard Bible But the lowly will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant peace. Amplified Bible But the humble will [at last] inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity and peace. Christian Standard Bible But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity. American Standard Version But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Contemporary English Version but the poor will take the land and enjoy a big harvest. English Revised Version But the meek shall inherit the land; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. GOD'S WORD® Translation Oppressed people will inherit the land and will enjoy unlimited peace. Good News Translation but the humble will possess the land and enjoy prosperity and peace. International Standard Version The humble will inherit the land; they will take in abundant peace. Majority Standard Bible But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. NET Bible But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity. New Heart English Bible But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Webster's Bible Translation But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. World English Bible But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the humble possess the land, "" And they have delighted themselves "" In the abundance of peace. Young's Literal Translation And the humble do possess the land, And they have delighted themselves In the abundance of peace. Smith's Literal Translation And the humble shall inherit the earth, and they delighted themselves for the multitude of peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible But the poor will inherit the earth, will delight in great prosperity. New Revised Standard Version But the meek shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in abundant prosperity. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the poor inherit the Earth and enjoy abundant peace. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the humble shall inherit the land, And delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. 11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. 12The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,… Cross References Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 57:13 When you cry out, let your companies of idols deliver you! Yet the wind will carry off all of them, a breath will take them away. But he who seeks refuge in Me will inherit the land and possess My holy mountain.” Proverbs 2:21 For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it; Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. Matthew 21:5 “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. Isaiah 61:7 Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. Galatians 5:23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Isaiah 65:9 And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Treasury of Scripture But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. the meek Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Galatians 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, … 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. delight Psalm 36:8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. Psalm 72:7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Jump to Previous Abundance Abundant Delight Delighted Earth Enjoy Gentle Great Heritage Humble Inherit Measure Meek Peace Possess Prosperity ThemselvesJump to Next Abundance Abundant Delight Delighted Earth Enjoy Gentle Great Heritage Humble Inherit Measure Meek Peace Possess Prosperity ThemselvesPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked But the meek The term "meek" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "anawim," which refers to those who are humble, gentle, and reliant on God rather than their own strength. In the biblical narrative, meekness is not weakness but rather a strength under control, a quality that Jesus Himself exemplified and taught in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:5). Historically, the meek were often those who were oppressed or marginalized, yet they maintained their faith and trust in God. This verse assures them of divine justice and reward. will inherit the land and delight in abundant peace Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the meekוַעֲנָוִ֥ים (wa·‘ă·nā·wîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6035: Poor, afflicted, humble, meek will inherit יִֽירְשׁוּ־ (yî·rə·šū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the land אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and delight וְ֝הִתְעַנְּג֗וּ (wə·hiṯ·‘an·nə·ḡū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6026: To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against abundant רֹ֥ב (rōḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness prosperity. שָׁלֽוֹם׃ (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Psalm 37:11 NIVPsalm 37:11 NLT Psalm 37:11 ESV Psalm 37:11 NASB Psalm 37:11 KJV Psalm 37:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:11 French Bible Psalm 37:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:11 But the humble shall inherit the land (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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