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and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the humble will inherit the land, And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the lowly will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the humble will [at last] inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity <i>and</i> peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but the poor will take the land and enjoy a big harvest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the land; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Oppressed people will inherit the land and will enjoy unlimited peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but the humble will possess the land and enjoy prosperity and peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The humble will inherit the land; they will take in abundant peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the humble possess the land, "" And they have delighted themselves "" In the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the humble do possess the land, And they have delighted themselves In the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the humble shall inherit the earth, and they delighted themselves for the multitude of peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:11>But the meek shall inherit the earth, and they will delight in the multitude of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the poor will inherit the earth, will delight in great prosperity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in abundant prosperity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the poor inherit the Earth and enjoy abundant peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the humble shall inherit the land, And delight themselves in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight <i>themselves</i> in the abundance of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4179" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6035.htm" title="6035: wa·‘ă·nā·wîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Poor, afflicted, humble, meek. Or Aanayv; from anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">But the meek</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: yî·rə·šū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">will inherit</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/6026.htm" title="6026: wə·hiṯ·‘an·nə·ḡū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To be soft, delicate, dainty. A primitive root; to be soft or pliable, i.e. effeminate or luxurious.">and delight</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: rōḇ (N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">abundant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">prosperity.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Isaiah 29:19</a></span><br />The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-13.htm">Isaiah 57:13</a></span><br />When you cry out, let your companies of idols deliver you! Yet the wind will carry off all of them, a breath will take them away. But he who seeks refuge in Me will inherit the land and possess My holy mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Proverbs 2:21</a></span><br />For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Isaiah 60:21</a></span><br />Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a></span><br />“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/2-3.htm">Zephaniah 2:3</a></span><br />Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4</a></span><br />but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Isaiah 61:7</a></span><br />Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Galatians 5:23</a></span><br />gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-9.htm">Isaiah 65:9</a></span><br />And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.</p><p class="hdg">the meek</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22,23</a></b></br> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a></b></br> But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.</p><p class="hdg">delight</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-8.htm">Psalm 36:8</a></b></br> They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-7.htm">Psalm 72:7</a></b></br> In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Psalm 119:165</a></b></br> Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/36-8.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/22-8.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/job/41-3.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Meek</a> <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-16.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/49-16.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-19.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/psalms/40-11.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/psalms/37-35.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/38-6.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/psalms/69-32.htm">Meek</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">David persuades to patience and confidence in God, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">by the different estate of the godly and the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase echoes the promise found in the Beatitudes of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." The idea of inheriting the land is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where the land of Canaan was promised to the Israelites as a heritage. In a broader sense, it symbolizes the blessings and peace that come from living in accordance with God's will. The meek are those who trust in God rather than their own strength, reflecting the character of Christ, who described Himself as "gentle and humble in heart" (<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>).<p><b>and delight in abundant prosperity</b><br>The term "abundant prosperity" suggests not just material wealth but a fullness of life that includes spiritual blessings. In the historical context of ancient Israel, prosperity was often associated with peace, security, and the favor of God. This phrase can be connected to the promises of God in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where obedience to God's commandments results in blessings. The delight mentioned here implies a deep, abiding joy that comes from a relationship with God and the fulfillment of His promises. This prosperity is ultimately fulfilled in the Kingdom of God, where believers will experience eternal joy and peace. The phrase also points to the eschatological hope of Christians, where the ultimate inheritance is the new heaven and new earth described in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, King David, is traditionally understood to have written this psalm as a reflection on the fate of the righteous versus the wicked.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_meek.htm">The Meek</a></b><br>- This term refers to those who are humble, gentle, and submissive to God's will. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "anavim," which conveys humility and gentleness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>- In the context of the Old Testament, "the land" often refers to the Promised Land, a symbol of God's blessing and provision for His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/abundant_prosperity.htm">Abundant Prosperity</a></b><br>- This phrase suggests not just material wealth but a holistic sense of well-being and peace that comes from living in accordance with God's will.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>- Throughout <a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, the wicked are contrasted with the righteous, representing those who live in opposition to God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_meekness.htm">The Value of Meekness</a></b><br>Meekness is not weakness; it is strength under control. It involves trusting God and submitting to His will, even when circumstances are challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_of_the_land.htm">Inheritance of the Land</a></b><br>The promise of inheriting the land is both a present and future reality. For believers, it signifies the blessings of living in God's will now and the eternal inheritance in His Kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/delighting_in_prosperity.htm">Delighting in Prosperity</a></b><br>True prosperity is found in a relationship with God. It encompasses peace, joy, and contentment that surpass material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrasting_the_righteous_and_the_wicked.htm">Contrasting the Righteous and the Wicked</a></b><br>Psalm 37 contrasts the temporary success of the wicked with the enduring blessings of the righteous, encouraging believers to focus on eternal rewards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_an_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with an Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Believers are called to live with an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual growth and God's promises over temporary worldly gains.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_meekness_in_the_bible.htm">How does the Bible define and value meekness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_true_religion_require_of_us.htm">How does the Bible define and value meekness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_they_trade_god's_truth_for_a_lie.htm">What defines the meekness of wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_meekness_of_wisdom.htm">What defines the meekness of wisdom?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Shall inherit.</span>--A repetition of <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm" title="Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed.">Psalm 37:3</a>.--Better, <span class= "ital">are heirs of the land, i.e., </span>Canaan. Christ's Beatitude (see <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm" title="Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 5:3</a>, <span class= "ital">N. Test. Commentary</span>) widens the promise and lifts it to a higher level. The quiet, unpretending, contented servant of God gets more true blessedness out of the earth, and so more truly possesses it, than the ungodly, though they be lords of broad acres.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But the meek shall inherit the earth.</span> This prophecy is endorsed by our Lord (<a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>). It has only had occasional fulfilment hitherto, notably in Moses, the meekest man of his day (<a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a>); to some extent in St. Louis and other great saints, whose influence has been world-wide, as St. Francis d'Assisi, St. Francis Xavier, St. Carlo Boromeo, and others. And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Being men of peace, the meek, when they "inherit the earth," will establish universal peace (<a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a>; <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/65-25.htm">Isaiah 65:25</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Ezekiel 34:25</a>) and "delight in the abundance of it" (comp. <a href="/psalms/72-7.htm">Psalm 72:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the meek</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲנָוִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·nā·wîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6035.htm">Strong's 6035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble, meek</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽירְשׁוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yî·rə·šū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> </span><span class="str2">To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and delight</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝הִתְעַנְּג֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṯ·‘an·nə·ḡū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6026.htm">Strong's 6026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">abundant</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(rōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prosperity.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:11 But the humble shall inherit the land (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>