Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

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

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.

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 For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; and thou considerest his place, but he is not. 11 But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity. 12 The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth his teeth against him.

Cross References

Matthew 5:5

Blessed the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Psalm 119:165

Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.

Psalm 72:7

In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace till the moon be no more.

Psalm 36:8

They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep in perfect peace the mind stayed on thee, for he confideth in thee.

Isaiah 48:18

Oh that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then would thy peace have been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea;

Isaiah 57:18-21

I have seen his ways, and will heal him; and I will lead him, and will restore comforts unto him and to those of his that mourn.

John 14:27

I leave peace with you; I give my peace to you: not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it fear.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,

Philippians 4:7

and the peace of God, which surpasses every understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts by Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:11

But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.

James 1:21

Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness and abounding of wickedness, accept with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;

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