3 'Blessed the poor in spirit -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

4 'Blessed the mourning -- because they shall be comforted.

5 'Blessed the meek -- because they shall inherit the land.

6 'Blessed those hungering and thirsting for righteousness -- because they shall be filled.

7 'Blessed the kind -- because they shall find kindness.

8 'Blessed the clean in heart -- because they shall see God.

9 'Blessed the peacemakers -- because they shall be called Sons of God.

10 'Blessed those persecuted for righteousness' sake -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

11 'Blessed are you whenever they may reproach you, and may persecute, and may say any evil thing against you falsely for my sake --

12 rejoice you and be glad, because your rewardis great in the heavens, for thus did they persecute the prophets who were before you.