Matthew 5:1-12
[1]Then, seeing the crowds, he ascended the mountain, and when he had sat down, his disciples drew near to him,
[2]and opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
[3]"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[4]Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.
[5]Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled.
[6]Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
[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 sons of God.
[10]Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[11]Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake:
[12]be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."