Psalms 37:11

In 11 translations

BSB

But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.Or the earth; see Matthew 5:5.

KJV

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

WEB

But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

ASV

But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

LSV

And the humble possess the land, || And they have delighted themselves || In the abundance of peace.

YLT

And the humble do possess the land, And they have delighted themselves In the abundance of peace.

DBY

But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.

DRC36:11

But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace.

GNV

But meeke men shall possesse the earth, and shall haue their delite in the multitude of peace.

JPS

But the humble shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

LXXE36:11

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

וַעֲנָוִ֥ים יִֽירְשׁוּ־אָ֑רֶץ וְ֝הִתְעַנְּג֗וּ עַל־רֹ֥ב שָׁלֽוֹם׃

LXX-Br36:11

Οἱ δὲ πρᾳεῖς κληρονομήσουσι γῆν, καὶ κατατρυφήσουσιν ἐπὶ πλήθει εἰρήνης.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
• Galatians 5:22–23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
• Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
• James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
• Psalms 119:165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.
• Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
• Isaiah 48:18If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• Psalms 72:7May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
• Psalms 36:8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.
• James 1:21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
• Isaiah 57:18–21I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.” But…

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