Psalms 37:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. ”

Psalms 37:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But the meek shall inherit the earth - See the notes at Psalms 37:3 . On the meaning of the word here rendered “meek,” see the notes at Psalms 9:12 , where it is rendered “humble.” The word pro...
Psalms 37:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait f...
Psalms 37:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

But the meek . patient oppressed ones. Quoted in Matthew 5:5 .
Psalms 37:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. But the meek - ענוים anavim, the afflicted, the poor Jewish captives. Shall inherit the earth - ארץ aret...
Psalms 37:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. But the meek ... abundance of peace. On "the meek," cf. Psalms 9:12 , note, 'the humble.' Being...
Psalms 37:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an acrostic Ps., in which the alphabetic arrangement is carried without a break through 22 stanzas of varying length, to which the vv. of the English Bible do not correspond. The contents are...
Psalms 37:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Shall inherit. — A repetition of Psalms 37:3 . — Better, are heirs of the land, i.e., Canaan. Christ’s Beatitude (see Matthew 5:3 , N. Test. Commentary ) widens the promise and lifts it to a h...
Psalms 37:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:1-40 THERE is a natural connection between acrostic structure and didactic tone, as is shown in several instances, and especially in this psalm. The structure is on the whole regular, ea...
Psalms 37:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Sure Cure for Fretting Psalms 37:1-17 This is an acrostic psalm, grappling with the problem of the inequality of human life and the apparent failure of God to reward His servants and punish H...
Psalms 37:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This psalm has as its keynote "Fret not." The underlying problem is the prosperity of evil men. It is an astonishment and a perplexity still, troubling many a tried and trusting heart. The psalmist f...
Psalms 37:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The Reader will not forget that Jesus hath said the same, and pronounced a blessedness on the meek, Matthew 5:5 . But Reader! do not, by looking to the meekness of any follower of the Lord, overlook...
Psalms 37:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But the meek shall inherit the earth ,.... Psalms 37:9 ; of this character Psalms 22:26 . Our Lord seems to refer to this passage in Matthew 5:5 ; and shall delight themselves is the abundanc...
Psalms 37:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Ver. 11. But the meek shall inherit the earth ] Our Saviour (and probably from hence) saith the same,...
Psalms 37:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For evil-doers shall be cut off Namely, from the earth, as appears by comparing this with the next clause, and with Psalms 34:16 . Their end shall certainly be most miserable. But those that wait...
Psalms 37:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the L ORD , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospe...
Psalms 37:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The meek, i.e. the godly, who are frequently thus called, as Psalms 22:26 , Psalms 149:4 ; those who patiently bear God's afflicting hand, and meekly pass by injuries from ungodly men. The abunda...
Psalms 37:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

W ‘For yet a little while, and the wicked will not be, Yes, you will diligently consider his place, and he will not be. But the meek will inherit the land, And will delight themselves in the abund...
Psalms 37:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION This psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity...
Psalms 37:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:11 Such a promise as this relates both to the future and the present. The text cannot have its perfect fulfilment until Christ shall come a second time in power and great majesty, but th...
Psalms 37:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Let us read tonight part of the thirty-seventh Psalm. David here first of all dissuades himself and us from falling into a very common evil, that of envying the wicked because of their prosperity, an...
Psalms 37:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lan...
Psalms 37:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers. Fret not There are many who suppose that it is well-nigh impossible to pass the time of our sojourning here without some degree of anxiety and depression...
Psalms 37:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is another of the alphabetical psalms (see above, Psalms 9:1-19 ; Psalms 25:1-19 ; and 34.), and, though more free from irregularities than the previous ones, is not altogeth...
Psalms 37:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Apparent Good Fortune of the Godless Compared with the Believers' True Happiness. A psalm of David, rightly considered one of the most beautiful written by him, called by Luther the garment of...
Psalms 37:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 6:11 ; Galatians 5:22 ; Galatians 5:23 ; Isaiah 26:3 ; Isaiah 48:18 ; Isaiah 57:18-21 ; James 1:21 ; James 3:13 ; John 14:27 ; Matthew 5:5 ; Philippians 4:7 ; Psalms 119:165 ;...
Psalms 37:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But — Those who patiently bear God's afflicting hand, and meekly pass by injuries. Peace — Partly of outward peace and prosperity, which God in his due time will give them: but principally of inwar...

Psalms 37:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 37:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes