Matthew 5:5 - Tree of Life Version

⁵ “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth! [Ps. 37:11.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Common English Bible

⁵ “Happy are people who are humble, because they will inherit the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵ Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:5 Cross References

Psalm 147:6

Adonai upholds the humble. He brings the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 149:4

For Adonai takes pleasure in His people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

Psalm 22:26

From You is my praise in the great assembly. I will fulfill my vows before those who fear Him.

Psalm 25:13

His soul abides in goodness, and his offspring will inherit the land.

Psalm 25:9

He guides the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble His way.

Psalm 37:11

But the meek will inherit the land, and delight in abundant shalom.

Psalm 37:22

For His blessed ones inherit the land. But those He curses will be cut off.

Psalm 37:29

The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Psalm 37:34

Wait for Adonai and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

Psalm 37:9

For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for Adonai— they will inherit the land.

Psalm 69:32

It will please Adonai better than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.

Isaiah 11:4

But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the poor of the land. He will strike the land with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.

Isaiah 29:19

The meek will add to their joy in Adonai, and the needy of humanity will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:21

Then your people will all be righteous. They will possess the land forever— the branch of His planting, the work of My hands— that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:1

The Ruach Adonai Elohim is on me, because Adonai has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound,

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek Adonai, all you humble of the land who have executed His judgment. Seek righteousness; seek meekness! Perhaps you will be hidden on the day of Adonai’s wrath.

Numbers 12:3

Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than anyone on the face of the earth.

Matthew 11:29

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.’

Matthew 21:5

“Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King is coming to you, humble and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Romans 4:13

For the promise to Abraham or to his seed—to become heir of the world—was not through law, but through the righteousness based on trust.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control—against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2

with complete humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves in tender compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

Let him give guidance with humility to those who are in opposition—perhaps God may grant them a change of mind, leading to the knowledge of truth.

Titus 3:2

to slander no one, without fighting, gentle, showing every courtesy to all people.

James 1:21

So put away all moral filth and excess of evil and receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct let him show his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

1 Peter 3:15

Instead sanctify Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,

1 Peter 3:4

Instead let it be in the hidden person of the heart, with the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.