Matthew 5:5

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 37:11

But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.

Isaiah 29:19

The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the LORD, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.

James 3:13

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

Psalm 149:4

For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.

Galatians 5:23

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

James 1:21

Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Psalm 25:9

He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

Numbers 12:3

Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.

Colossians 3:12

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Ephesians 4:2

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

1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands;[2] seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the LORD.

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

Psalm 37:22

for those blessed by the LORD[2] shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.

Psalm 37:9

For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.

1 Peter 3:4

but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

Psalm 25:13

His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Psalm 69:32

When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive.

Psalm 37:29

The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever.

Psalm 37:34

Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.

2 Timothy 2:25

correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,

Romans 4:13

For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith.

Psalm 147:6

The LORD lifts up the humble;[2] he casts the wicked to the ground.

Matthew 21:5

"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and[1] on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.' "

Isaiah 60:21

Your people shall all be righteous; they shall possess the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I might be glorified.[4]

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor;[1] 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;[2]

Psalm 22:26

The afflicted[4] shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD! May your hearts live forever!