Blessed are the poor in
spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that
mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for
they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do
hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful:
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in
heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the
peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are
persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men
shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against
you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding
glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets
which were before you.
Matthew 5:3-12
