3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

3 Salig is die wat arm van gees is, want aan hulle behoort die koninkryk van die hemele.

4 Salig is die wat treur, want hulle sal vertroos word.

5 Salig is die sagmoediges, want hulle sal die aarde beërwe.

6 Salig is die wat honger en dors na die geregtigheid, want hulle sal versadig word.

7 Salig is die barmhartiges, want aan hulle sal barmhartigheid bewys word.

8 Salig is die wat rein van hart is, want hulle sal God sien.

9 Salig is die vredemakers, want hulle sal kinders van God genoem word.

10 Salig is die wat vervolg word ter wille van die geregtigheid, want aan hulle behoort die koninkryk van die hemele.

11 Salig is julle wanneer die mense julle beledig en vervolg en valslik allerhande kwaad teen julle spreek om My ontwil.

12 Verbly en verheug julle omdat julle loon groot is in die hemele; want so het hulle die profete vervolg wat voor julle gewees het.