But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Parallel translations
- KJV But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- BSB But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
- NKJV But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- NASB But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.
- NLT The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.
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- Matt 5:5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
- Gal 5:22–23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
- Isa 26:3You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
- Jas 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
- Ps 119:165Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
- Phil 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Isa 48:18Oh that you had listened to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
- 1 Tim 6:11But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Ps 36:8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the abundance of your house. You will make them drink of the river of your pleasures.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Jas 1:21Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
- Isa 57:18–21I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners.
- Ps 72:7In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
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