What does the Bible say about meekness?

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• Matthew 5:5

  Blessed are the gentle, For they shall inherit the earth.

• Titus 3:2

  to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

• Psalms 37:11

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

• James 3:13

  Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

• 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.

• Psalms 25:9

  He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.

• 1 Peter 3:15

  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

• Numbers 12:3

  Now the man Moses was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth.

• Colossians 3:12

  Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

• 1 Peter 3:4

  but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

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