Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The meek-spirited shall hold a merry feast in the LORD, and the poor among them that be lowly shall rejoice in the holy one of Israel.

New American Standard Bible

The afflicted also will increase their gladness in the Lord,
And the needy of mankind will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The humble will have joy
after joy in the Lord,
and the poor people will rejoice
in the Holy One of Israel.

International Standard Version

The humble will again experience joy in the LORD, and the poorest people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

A Conservative Version

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

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


The afflicted also will increase their joy in the Lord,
And the needy of mankind will rejoice and celebrate in the Holy One of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

And the poor will have their joy in the Lord increased, and those in need will be glad in the Holy One of Israel.

Darby Translation

and the meek shall increase their joy in Jehovah, and the needy among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Julia Smith Translation

And the humble shall add joy in Jehovah, and the poor of men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

And [the] meek {have joy after joy} in Yahweh, and [the] needy of [the] people shall rejoice in the holy one of Israel.

Modern King James verseion

And the meek shall increase joy in Jehovah, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

NET Bible

The downtrodden will again rejoice in the Lord; the poor among humankind will take delight in the Holy One of Israel.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

And again shall the humbled in Yahweh, have joy, - And the needy of mankind in the Holy One of Israel, exult;

Webster

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

World English Bible

The humble also will increase their joy in Yahweh, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Youngs Literal Translation

And the humble have added joy in Jehovah, And the poor among men In the Holy One of Israel rejoice.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
עניו ענו 
`anav 
Usage: 21

שׂמחה 
Simchah 
Usage: 93

in the Lord

Usage: 0

and the poor
H34
אביון 
'ebyown 
Usage: 61

אדם 
'adam 
Usage: 541

גּוּל גּיל 
Giyl 
Usage: 45

in the Holy One
קדשׁ קדושׁ 
Qadowsh 
Usage: 116

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Blessing After Punishment

18 And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness. 19 The meek-spirited shall hold a merry feast in the LORD, and the poor among them that be lowly shall rejoice in the holy one of Israel. 20 Then shall the furious people cease, and the mockers shall be put away, and all they that do wrong shall be plucked out,

Cross References

James 2:5

Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?

Isaiah 61:1

The spirit of the LORD God is with me, for the LORD hath anointed me, and sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor: that I might bind up the wounded hearts, that I might preach deliverance to the captive, and open the prison to them that are bound;

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Psalm 25:9

Them that are meek shall he guide in judgment; and such as are gentle, them shall he learn his way.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 11:5

The blind see, the halt go, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are risen again, and the glad tidings is preached to the poor.

James 1:9

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted,

Psalm 37:11

But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace.

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 9:18

For the poor shall not always be forgotten; the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish forever.

Psalm 12:5

"Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, and because of the deep sighing of the poor, I will arise," saith the LORD, "and will help them, and set them at rest."

Psalm 149:4

For the LORD hath pleasure in his people, and helpeth the meek hearted.

Isaiah 11:4

But he shall judge the causes of the poor with righteousness, and shall rebuke with equity for the humble of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall slay the wicked.

Isaiah 14:30

But the poor shall feed of the best things, and the simple shall dwell in safety. Thy roots will I destroy with hunger, and it shall slay thy remnant.

Isaiah 14:32

Who shall then maintain the messages of the Gentiles? But the LORD establisheth Zion, and the poor of my people shall put their trust in him.

Isaiah 41:16-18

Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them. But thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shall delight in praising the holy one of Israel.

Isaiah 57:15

For thus sayeth the high and excellent, even he that dwelleth in everlastingness, whose name is the holy one: I dwell high above and in the sanctuary, and with him also, that is of a contrite and humble spirit: that I may heal a troubled mind, and a contrite heart.

Isaiah 61:10

And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.

Isaiah 66:2

As for these things, my hand hath made them all, and they are all created, sayeth the LORD. Which of them shall I then regard? Even him that is of a lowly troubled spirit, and standeth in awe of my works.

Habakkuk 3:18

But as for me, I will be glad in the LORD, and will rejoice in God my Saviour.

Zephaniah 2:3

Yea, or the day of the LORD's sore displeasure come upon you. Seek the LORD, all ye meek hearted upon earth, ye that work after his judgment: seek righteousness, seek lowliness, that ye may be defended in the wrathful day of the LORD.

Zephaniah 3:12-18

In thee also will I leave a small, poor, simple people: which shall trust in the name of the LORD.

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Brethren, look on your calling how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many of high degree are called:

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.

Ephesians 4:2

in all humbleness of mind, and meekness, and long suffering, forbearing one another through love,

Philippians 2:1-3

If there be among you any consolation in Christ, if there be any comfortable love, if there be any fellowship of the spirit, if there be any compassion of mercy:

Philippians 3:1-3

Moreover, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. It grieveth me not to write one thing often to you. For to you it is a sure thing.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice.

James 1:21

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, all superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the word that is grafted in you, which is able to save your souls:

James 3:13-18

If any man be wise and endued with learning among you, let him show the works of his good conversation in meekness that is coupled with wisdom.

1 Peter 2:1-3

Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting:

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