(1) Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
(2) Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
(3) Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
(4) Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
(5) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
(6) Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
(7) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
(8) Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.