Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The humble will inherit the land; they will take in abundant 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.
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.
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 Yet a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more. You will search for his place, but he will not be there. 11 The humble will inherit the land; they will take in abundant peace. 12 The wicked person plots against the righteous, and grinds his teeth at him.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 5:5
"How blessed are those who are humble, because it is they who will inherit the earth!
Psalm 119:165
Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble.
Psalm 72:7
The righteous will flourish at the proper time and peace will prevail until the moon is no more.
Psalm 36:8
They are refreshed from the abundance of your house; You cause them to drink from the river of your pleasures.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep perfectly peaceful the one whose mind remains focused on you, because he remains in you.
Isaiah 48:18
Now if only you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your success like the waves of the sea.
Isaiah 57:18-21
I've seen his ways, yet I will heal him, and restore for him comfort to him and for those who mourn for him
John 14:27
I'm leaving you at peace. I'm giving you my own peace. I'm not giving it to you as the world gives. So don't let your hearts be troubled, and don't be afraid.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 4:7
Then God's peace, which goes far beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your hearts and minds in union with the Messiah Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
James 1:21
Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls.
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.