Beatitudes
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of god.
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justices
sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you,
and speak ALL THAT IS EVIL AGAINST YOU, UNTRULY, FOR
MY SAKE:
Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great
in heaven.
Source: Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition of the Bible (in the public domain)