1. Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
2. He opened his mouth 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 gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6. Blessed are those who 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 children of God.