Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
But [the] afflicted will possess [the] land, and they will take pleasure in an abundance of peace.
New American Standard Bible
And will delight themselves in
King James Version
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Holman Bible
and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
International Standard Version
The humble will inherit the land; they will take in abundant peace.
A Conservative Version
But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
American Standard Version
But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Amplified
But the humble will [at last] inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity and peace.
Bible in Basic English
But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.
Darby Translation
But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.
Julia Smith Translation
And the humble shall inherit the earth, and they delighted themselves for the multitude of peace.
King James 2000
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Modern King James verseion
But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the overflowing of peace.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
But, the patient oppressed-ones, shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves over the abundance of prosperity.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the humble do possess the land, And they have delighted themselves In the abundance of peace.
Themes
Delight » Who shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
Meekness » They who are gifted with » Shall inherit the earth
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References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
10 And yet a little [while] and the wicked will not be, and you will look carefully upon his place, but he will not be. 11 But [the] afflicted will possess [the] land, and they will take pleasure in an abundance of peace. 12 [The] wicked plans [evil] against the righteous, and gnashes at him [with] his teeth.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:5
Blessed [are] the meek, because they will inherit the earth.
Psalm 119:165
Great peace [is] for those who love your law, and they do not have a cause for stumbling.
Psalm 72:7
May [what is] right blossom in his days and an abundance of peace, until [the] moon is no more.
Psalm 36:8
They are refreshed with the {fullness} of your house, and you give them drink [from] the river of your delights.
Isaiah 26:3
You will protect a firm inclination [in] peace, [in] peace because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 48:18
O that you had listened attentively to my commandments! Then your prosperity would have been like river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
Isaiah 57:18-21
I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; and I will lead him and give him and his mourners comfort as a recompense,
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you--not as the world gives, I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let [them] be afraid.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, flee from these [things], and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patient endurance, gentleness.
James 1:21
Therefore, putting aside all moral uncleanness and wicked excess, welcome with humility the implanted message which is able to save your souls.
James 3:13
Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.