Psalm 37:11
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11 But the meek shall inherit the land
and delight themselves in abundant prosperity.(A)
Matthew 5:5
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5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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Galatians 5:22-23
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The Fruit of the Spirit
22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,(A) 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
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James 3:13
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
13 Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.(A)
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Isaiah 26:3
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3 Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace,
in peace because they trust in you.
Psalm 119:165
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165 Great peace have those who love your law;
nothing can make them stumble.(A)
Philippians 4:7
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7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.(A)
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Psalm 72:7
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7 In his days may righteousness flourish
and peace abound, until the moon is no more.(A)
James 1:21
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21 Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls.(A)
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1 Timothy 6:11
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The Good Fight of Faith
11 But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.
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Psalm 36:8
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8 They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.(A)
John 14:27
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27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.(A)
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Isaiah 57:18-21
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18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal them;
I will lead them and repay them with comfort,
19 creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips.[a]
Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord,
and I will heal them.(A)
20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea
that cannot keep still;
its waters toss up mire and mud.(B)
21 There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked.(C)
Footnotes
- 57.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Isaiah 48:18
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18 O that you had paid attention to my commandments!
Then your prosperity would have been like a river
and your success like the waves of the sea;(A)
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