Psalm 37:11

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Cross-reference

Psalm 37:9 Parallel

Psalm 37:9 states that those who wait on the Lord inherit the earth, a direct parallel within the same chapter to the meek inheriting.

Psalm 37:22 Parallel

Psalm 37:22 repeats the inheritance promise for the blessed, reinforcing the same theme of land inheritance for God's people.

Psalm 37:29 Parallel

Psalm 37:29 says the righteous shall inherit the land forever, a direct parallel to the meek inheriting the earth in verse 11.

Psalm 72:7 Parallel

Psalm 72:7 promises abundance of peace under the righteous king, using the same phrase as the promise to the meek.

Psalm 25:13 Parallel

Psalm 25:13 also promises that the seed of the righteous will inherit the earth, directly paralleling the inheritance promise to the meek.

Psalm 147:6 Parallel

Psalm 147:6 says the Lord lifts up the meek, directly echoing the exaltation of the meek who inherit the earth in Psalm 37:11.

Matthew 5:5 Citation

Matthew 5:5 directly quotes Psalm 37:11: 'the meek shall inherit the earth' — Jesus' beatitude.

In Galatians 5:23, meekness is listed as a fruit of the Spirit, directly connecting to the character of those who inherit the earth.

1 Timothy 6:11 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 6:11, meekness is a virtue to pursue, echoing the blessed state of the meek in Psalm 37:11.

Isaiah 29:19 directly mentions the meek increasing their joy, reinforcing the blessing on the meek from Psalm 37:11.

Isaiah 58:14 promises delight in the Lord and inheritance of the land, mirroring the meek's delight in peace and inheritance of the earth.

Isaiah 60:21 says the righteous will inherit the land forever, directly echoing the meek inheriting the earth in Psalm 37:11.

Jeremiah 33:6 uses the exact phrase 'abundance of peace,' connecting God's healing promise to the peace the meek enjoy.

Proverbs 2:21 promises the upright will dwell in the land, a wisdom parallel to the meek inheriting the earth, though less specific.

James 1:21 Related theme

In James 1:21, meekness is the posture for receiving the saving word, linking to the character of those who inherit the earth.

James 3:13 Related theme

In James 3:13, meekness is evidence of wisdom, reinforcing the value of meekness as in Psalm 37:11.