Parallel Verses

NET Bible

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great 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.

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.

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 Evil men will soon disappear; you will stare at the spot where they once were, but they will be gone. 11 But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity. 12 Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.

Cross References

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Psalm 119:165

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

Psalm 72:7

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

Psalm 36:8

They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.

Isaiah 26:3

You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.

Isaiah 48:18

If only you had obeyed my commandments, prosperity would have flowed to you like a river, deliverance would have come to you like the waves of the sea.

Isaiah 57:18-21

I have seen their behavior, but I will heal them and give them rest, and I will once again console those who mourn.

John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.

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 that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

James 1:21

So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

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