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

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.

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.

Devotionals

Devotionals about Psalm 37:11

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].
11 
But the humble will [at last] inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity and peace.
12
The wicked plots against the righteous
And gnashes at him with his teeth.


Cross References

Matthew 5:5

“Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.

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 perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character],
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

Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]

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, O man of God, flee from these things; aim at and pursue righteousness [true goodness, moral conformity to the character of God], godliness [the fear of God], faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.

James 1:21

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

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.

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