3 Blessed the poor to the spirit; because of them is the kingdom of the heavens.

4 Blessed the mourners, for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed the hungering and thirsting the righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 Blessed the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed the clean to the heart, for they the God shall see.

9 Blessed the peacemakers, for they sons of God shall be called.

10 Blessed those being persecuted on account of righteousness, for of them is the kingdom of the heavens.

11 Blessed are ye, whenever they reproach you and persecute, and say every evil word against you, speaking falsely, because of me.

12 Rejoice ye and exult ye, for the reward of you great in the heavens; in this way for they persecuted the prophets those before you.

3 »Blessed Greek: makarios: happy, blessed are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

4 »Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 »Blessed are the meek gentlemildhumble, for they will inherit the earth.

6 »Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 »Blessed are the merciful and compassionate, for they will receive mercy and compassion.

8 »Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 »Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

10 »Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.

11 »Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.

12 »Rejoice, and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven. The prophets, who came before you, were also persecuted.