English Standard Version
Psalms 37:11
11But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
Psalms 37:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- New International Version (NIV)But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.
Context of Psalms 37:11
9For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. 10In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. 12The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, 13but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:11 word by word
וַעֲנָוִ֥ים יִֽירְשׁוּ־אָ֑רֶץ וְ֝הִתְעַנְּג֗וּ עַל־רֹ֥ב שָׁלֽוֹם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 37:11
- Matthew 5:5"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- 1 Timothy 6:11But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
- James 1:21Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
- James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
- Psalms 36:8They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
- Psalms 72:7In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
- Psalms 119:165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
- Isaiah 48:18Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea;
- Isaiah 57:18I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
- Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Commentaries on Psalms 37:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11But the meek - ענוים anavim, the afflicted, the poor Jewish captives. Shall inherit the earth - ארץ arets, the land of Judea given by God himself as an inheritance to their fathers, and to their posterity for ever. See Psalm 37:9.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11But the meek shall inherit the earth - See the notes at Psalm 37:3. On the meaning of the word here rendered “meek,” see the notes at Psalm 9:12, where it is rendered “humble.” The word properly denotes those who are afflicted, distressed, needy; then, those who are of humble rank in life; then, the mild, the gentle, the meek. The term here is a general one to denote those who are the friends of God, considered as meek, mild, gentle, humble, in…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-20Verses 7-20 Let us be satisfied that God will make all to work for good to us. Let us not discompose ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, discontented spirit is open to many temptations. For, in all respects, the little which is allotted to the righteous, is more comfortable and more profitable than the ill-gotten and abused riches of ungodly men. It comes from a hand of special love. God provides plentifully and well, not only for his…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11The Lord creates peace (Psalm 85:10)—he brings peace to a chaotic world (Psalm 29:11; 37:11; 85:8; 147:14). His wisdom leads the meek to peace (Psalm 119:165; Matthew 5:5).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1110-11. shall not be--literally, "is not"--is not to be found.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 37
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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