Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the overflowing 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.
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 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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
10 It is but a little while, and the wicked shall not be; yea, you shall search his place, and he shall not be. 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the overflowing of peace. 12 The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes on him with his teeth.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth.
Psalm 119:165
Great peace is to those who love Your Law, and there is no stumbling block for them.
Psalm 72:7
In His days the righteous shall flourish; and abundance of peace, until the moon is not.
Psalm 36:8
They shall be satisfied with the fatness of Your house; and You shall make them drink of the river of Your pleasures.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You; because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 48:18
Oh that you had paid attention to My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
Isaiah 57:18-21
I have seen his ways, and will heal him. I will also lead him, and restore comforts 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. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, flee these things and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and meekness.
James 1:21
Therefore putting aside all filthiness and overflowing of evil, receive in meekness the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls.
James 3:13
Who is wise and knowing among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with meekness of wisdom.