Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in 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.
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.
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
Topics
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
10 Suffer yet a little while, and the ungodly shall be clean gone; thou shalt look after his place, and he shall be away. 11 But the meek spirited shall possess the earth, and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace. 12 The ungodly layeth wait for the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Psalm 119:165
Great is the peace that they have which love thy law, and they are not offended at it.
Psalm 72:7
In his time shall the righteous flourish, yea, and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth.
Psalm 36:8
They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house, and thou shalt give them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Isaiah 26:3
And thou, which art the doer and hast the matter in hand: shall provide for peace, even the peace that men hope for in thee.
Isaiah 48:18
If thou wilt now regard my commandment, thy wealthiness shall be as the water stream: and thy righteousness as the waves flowing in the sea.
Isaiah 57:18-21
But if I may see his right way again, I make him whole, I lead him and restore him unto them whom he maketh joyful, and that were sorry for him.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your hearts be grieved, neither fear ye.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep your hearts, and minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.
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
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.