Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But the humble will inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

But the humble will inherit the land
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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But [the] afflicted will possess [the] land, and they will take pleasure in an 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.

Devotionals

Devotionals about Psalm 37:11

Context Readings

Instruction In Wisdom

10 Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more;
And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.
11 But the humble will inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.
12 The wicked plots against the righteous
And gnashes at him with his teeth.


Cross References

Matthew 5:5

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Psalm 119:165

Those who love Your law have great peace,
And nothing causes them to stumble.

Psalm 72:7

In his days may the righteous flourish,
And abundance of peace till the moon is no more.

Psalm 36:8

They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house;
And You give them to drink of the river of Your delights.

Isaiah 26:3

“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,
Because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 48:18

“If only you had paid attention to My commandments!
Then your well-being would have been like a river,
And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.

Isaiah 57:18-21

“I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will lead him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners,

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.

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, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:11

But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

James 1:21

Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

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