Matthew 5:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.

Cross References

Psalm 147:6

The Lord gives aid to the poor, but casts the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory.

Psalm 22:26

I will offer praise in the great assembly; my vows I will fulfill before those who fear him.

Psalm 25:13

He will abide in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Psalm 25:9

He guides the humble in righteousness, and teaches the humble his way.

Psalm 37:11

But the poor will inherit the earth, will delight in great prosperity.

Psalm 37:22

For those blessed by the Lord will inherit the earth, but those accursed will be cut off.

Psalm 37:29

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

Psalm 37:34

Wait eagerly for the Lord, and keep his way; He will raise you up to inherit the earth; you will see when the wicked are cut off.

Psalm 37:9

Those who do evil will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord will inherit the earth.

Psalm 69:32

That will please the Lord more than oxen, more than bulls with horns and hooves:

Isaiah 11:4

But he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted. He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.

Isaiah 29:19

The lowly shall again find joy in the Lord, the poorest rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:21

Your people will all be just; for all time they will possess the land; They are the shoot that I planted, the work of my hands, that I might be glorified.

Isaiah 61:1

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the afflicted, to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, release to the prisoners,

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who have observed his law; Seek justice, seek humility; Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Numbers 12:3

Now the man Moses was very humble, more than anyone else on earth.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.

Matthew 21:5

“Say to daughter Zion, ‘Behold, your king comes to you, meek and riding on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”

Romans 4:13

It was not through the law that the promise was made to Abraham and his descendants that he would inherit the world, but through the righteousness that comes from faith.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love,

Colossians 3:12

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth,

Titus 3:2

They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone.

James 1:21

Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.

1 Peter 3:15

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,

1 Peter 3:4

but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God.