3 “Blessed are the ^fpoor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be ^gcomforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for ^hthey shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who ⁱhunger and thirst for ^jrighteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the ^kmerciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the ^lpure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the ^mpeacemakers, for they shall be ⁿcalled sons¹ of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are ^opersecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.