Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Bible References

Meek

Matthew 5:5
"Happy are the meek: because they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 4:2
with all humility and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love;
Philippians 2:1
If there is, therefore, any consolation in Christ, if any encouragement of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affections and compassions,
James 1:21
Wherefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive in meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love Him?
James 3:13
Who is wise and intelligent among you? Let him show, by his good conduct, his works in meekness of wisdom.
1 Peter 2:1
Having, therefore, put away all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisy, and envies, and all evil speakings,

The poor

Matthew 5:3
"Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 11:5
the blind receive sight, and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised, and the poor have the Gospel proclaimed to them.
1 Corinthians 1:26
For ye behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are chosen;
James 1:9
But let the lowly brother glory in his high station;
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love Him?

Rejoice

Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you to me, indeed, is not irksome, while for you it is safe.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

General references

Luke 2:20
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.
Luke 24:45
Then He opened their mind, that they might understand the Scriptures;
John 7:49
But this multitude, who know not the law, are accursed."
1 Corinthians 1:27
but God chose the foolish things of the world, that He might put to shame the wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that He might put to shame the things that are strong;