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Berean Standard Bible

“But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.”

Psalms 37:11

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Psalms 37 is a wisdom psalm of David, written to comfort people troubled by the prosperity of the wicked. It urges patience and trust in the LORD instead of anger or envy.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pero los mansos heredarán la tierra, y se recrearán con abundancia de paz.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los que se humillan delante del Señor heredarán la tierra y vivirán tranquilamente.

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