2 and he began to teach them, saying:
3 “They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty,for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4 They are blessed who grieve,for God will comfort them.
5 They are blessed who are humble,for the whole earth will be theirs.
6 They are blessed who hunger and thirst after justice,for they will be satisfied.
7 They are blessed who show mercy to others,for God will show mercy to them.
8 They are blessed whose thoughts are pure,for they will see God.