Psalms 37:11
But the meek shall inherit the land, And delight themselves in the fulness of prosperity.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
In Context
12The wicked man plotteth against the just, And gnasheth at him with his teeth.
Cross References
Psalms 36:8They are satisfied with the abundance of thy house, And thou causest them to drink of the full stream of thy pleasures.
Psalms 119:165Great peace have they who love thy law, And no evil shall befall them.
Isaiah 48:18O that thou wouldst hearken to my commandments! Then shall thy peace be as a river, And thy prosperity as the waves of the sea;
Isaiah 57:18I have seen his ways, yet will I heal him; I will guide him, and I will restore comfort To him and to his mourners;
John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world giveth, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →