Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And the humble shall inherit the earth, and they delighted themselves for the multitude 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.
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.
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 Yet a little, and no unjust one thou didst mark upon his place, and he was not 11 And the humble shall inherit the earth, and they delighted themselves for the multitude of peace. 12 The unjust one meditated against the just, and gnashed upon him with his teeth.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:5
Happy the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Psalm 119:165
Much peace to those loving thy law, and no stumbling-block to them.
Psalm 72:7
The just one shall break forth in his days, and a multitude of peace even till no moon.
Psalm 36:8
They shall satiate from the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt give them to drink the torrent of thy delights.
Isaiah 26:3
The mind placed upon thee thou wilt form peace, peace, because he trusted in thee.
Isaiah 48:18
Would thou didst attend to my commands! and thy peace shall be as a river, and thy justice as the billows of the sea.
Isaiah 57:18-21
I saw his ways, and I will heal him: and I will lead him and I will restore comforts to him, and to his mourners.
John 14:27
Peace I leave to you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be timid.
Galatians 5:22-23
And the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, surpassing all understanding, shall watch your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11
And thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow justice, devotion, faith, love, patience, meekness.
James 1:21
Wherefore having put away all sordid avarice, and excess of wickedness, in meekness receive the implanted word, able to save your souls.
James 3:13
Who wise and knowing among you? let him show out of a good mode of life his works in meekness of wisdom.