Matthew 5:5

New International Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 37:11

But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.

Isaiah 29:19

Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Psalm 25:9

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

Numbers 12:3

(Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.)

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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.

Ephesians 4:2

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Titus 3:2

to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

Psalm 37:22

those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.

Psalm 37:9

For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

1 Peter 3:4

Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked.

Psalm 25:13

They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Psalm 69:32

The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live!

Psalm 37:29

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

Psalm 37:34

Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.

2 Timothy 2:25

Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

Romans 4:13

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

Psalm 147:6

The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.

Matthew 21:5

“Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”

Isaiah 60:21

Then all your people will be righteous and they will possess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

Psalm 22:26

The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts live forever!