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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But the meek shall inherit the earth—see the notes on Psalm 37:3.

Regarding the meaning of the word translated here as “meek…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Shall inherit. — A repetition of Psalm 37:3. — Better, are heirs of the land, i.e., Canaan. Christ’s Beatitude (see Matth…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicke…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the meek shall inherit the earth
(See Gill on Psalms 37:9); of this character (See Gill on Psalms 2…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let us be satisfied that God will make all things work for our good. Let us not disturb ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, disconte…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Afterwards, when he says, cease from anger, and leave rage, he gives a twofold reason for the warning.

The first r…

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