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Psalms 37:11
11But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
- 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 those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. 10A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. 12The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; 13but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.
Read all of Psalms 37Psalms 37:11 word by word
וַעֲנָוִ֥ים יִֽירְשׁוּ־אָ֑רֶץ וְ֝הִתְעַנְּג֗וּ עַל־רֹ֥ב שָׁלֽוֹם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 37:11
- Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- 1 Timothy 6:11But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
- James 1:21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
- James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Psalms 36:8They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.
- Psalms 72:7In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
- Psalms 119:165Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
- Isaiah 48:18If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.
- Isaiah 57:18I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners,
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
- Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which transcends 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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