Matthew 5:5

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 147:6

The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation.

Psalm 22:26

The meek will eat and be satisfied; those who seek Him will praise the Lord. May your hearts live forever.

Psalm 25:13

He will dwell at ease, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Psalm 25:9

He leads the humble in justice, and teaches the humble His way.

Psalm 37:11

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

Psalm 37:22

For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, but those cursed by Him shall be cut off.

Psalm 37:29

The righteous shall inherit the land, and live in it forever.

Psalm 37:34

Wait on the Lord, and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will look on.

Psalm 37:9

For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait on the Lord shall inherit the earth.

Psalm 69:32

The humble shall see this and be glad; and you who seek God, let your hearts revive.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and reprove with fairness for the meek of the earth. He shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.

Isaiah 29:19

The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:21

Then all your people shall be righteous; they shall inherit the land forever, the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who carry out His judgment. Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Numbers 12:3

(Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all the men on the face of the earth.)

Matthew 11:29

Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

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

Romans 4:13

It was not through the law that Abraham and his descendants received the promise that he would be the heir of the world, but through the righteousness of faith.

Galatians 5:23

meekness, and self-control; against such there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2

With all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12

So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, escape these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

in gentleness instructing those in opposition. Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth,

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, but gentle, showing all humility toward everyone.

James 1:21

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom.

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, with gentleness and fear.

1 Peter 3:4

But let it be the hidden nature of the heart, that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.