Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

But the humble will inherit the land
and will enjoy abundant 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.

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.

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 A little while, and the wicked person will be no more;
though you look for him, he will not be there.
11 But the humble will inherit the land
and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
12 The wicked person schemes against the righteous
and gnashes his teeth at him.


Cross References

Matthew 5:5

The gentle are blessed,
for they will inherit the earth.

Psalm 119:165

Abundant peace belongs to those
who love Your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.

Psalm 72:7

May the righteous flourish in his days
and prosperity abound
until the moon is no more.

Psalm 36:8

They are filled from the abundance of Your house;
You let them drink from Your refreshing stream,

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep the mind that is dependent on You
in perfect peace,
for it is trusting in You.

Isaiah 48:18

If only you had paid attention to My commands.
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, but I will heal him;
I will lead him and restore comfort
to him and his mourners,

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, endurance, and gentleness.

James 1:21

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.

James 3:13

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

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