And seeing the multitudes
He went up into a mountain
and when He was set down
His disciples came unto Him.
And opening His mouth
He taught them saying,
"Blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are the meek
for they shall posess the land.
Blessed are they that mourn
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they that hunger
and thirst for 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 justice 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.
For so they persecuted
the prophets that were before you."
From the Gospel of Matthew
Chapter 5 Verses 1 through 12
Douay Rheims Roman Catholic Bible