Parallel Verses
Amplified
But the humble will [at last] inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity and 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.
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.
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
For yet a little while and the wicked one will be gone [forever];
Though you look carefully where he used to be, he will not be [found].
But the humble will [at last] inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity and peace.
The wicked plots against the righteous
And gnashes at him with his teeth.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:5
Psalm 119:165
Those who love Your law have great peace;
Nothing makes them stumble.
Psalm 72:7
In his days may the righteous flourish,
And peace abound until the moon is no more.
Psalm 36:8
They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house;
And You allow them to drink from the river of Your delights.
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in
Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].
Isaiah 48:18
“Oh, that you had paid attention to My commandments!
Then your peace and prosperity would have been like a [flowing] river,
And your righteousness [the holiness and purity of the nation] like the [abundant] waves of the sea.
Isaiah 57:18-21
“I have seen his [willful] ways, but I will heal him;
I will lead him [also] and will restore comfort to him and to those who mourn for him,
John 14:27
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].
1 Timothy 6:11
But as for you,
James 1:21
So get rid of all uncleanness and
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.