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Psalms 37:11

Psalms 37:11 is verse 11 of Psalms chapter 37, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Or the earth; see Matthew 5:5.

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King James Version

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.

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Psalms 37:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible

9 For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.

11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

12 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,

13 but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Galatians 5:22

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

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Psalms 36:8

They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.

Psalms 72:7

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

Psalms 119:165

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

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 48:18

If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,

Isaiah 57:19

bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

Isaiah 57:20

But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.

Isaiah 57:21

“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:7

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

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