Psalms 37:11
But, the patient oppressed-ones, shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves over the abundance of prosperity.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
In Context
12Plotting is the lawless one, against the just, and gnashing upon him with his teeth.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:33In all the way which Yahweh your God hath commanded you, must ye walk,—that ye may live and it be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land, which ye shall possess.
Psalms 36:8They abundantly relish the fatness of thy house,—And out of the full stream of thine own pleasures, thou givest them to drink.
Psalms 119:165Blessing in abundance, have the lovers of thy law, and nothing to make them stumble.
Isaiah 48:18Oh! that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments,—Then had been, like a river, thy prosperity, And, thy righteousness, like the waves of the sea:
Isaiah 57:18His ways, have I beheld, That I might heal him,—And guide him, And restore consolations to him and to his mourners:
John 14:27Peace, I leave with you, My own peace, give, I, unto you,—Not as, the world, giveth, give, I, unto you:—Let not your heart be troubled, neither 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 →