1 Now seeing the crowds, He went up on a mountain. And when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.
2 And He began speaking and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,for they shall obtain mercy.