The contrast between the wicked and the righteous continues in these two verses. The end to the wicked is stated with certainty. That they will be no more is an absolute promise. They will vanish like the fog on an early fall morning, like the stars at dawn. Not even a trace of the wicked will be found.
The righteous are described as meek and humble. They will inherit the land. An inheritance requires someone to die. Because Jesus died for them, the meek became children of God and inherited the kingdom with him. Jesus promised, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Zephaniah 3:12 says the meek and humble trust in the name of the LORD.
Meekness and humility go hand in hand. Meekness is defined as showing patience and humility. Gentleness and humility are a personality trait. the opposite of which is pride. Meekness does not refer to weakness or passivity but to controlled power. The meek person has the ability but does not use that ability for selfish gain or for anger and pride.
Jesus is the personification of meekness and humility. (Matthew 11:29, 12:14-21) He entered Jerusalem in humility by riding on a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:53) When Jesus was arrested Jesus stated that he could have called on his Father, and he would put at his disposal more than twelve legions of angels to rescue him. (Matthew 26:53) But he didn’t. This is humility. He had the power, but did not use it to save himself for his first mission was to fulfill the will of God, his Father. Those who are meek like Jesus will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.
