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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 5, Verse 3

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And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
King James Version
‹Blessed› [are] ‹the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›
American Standard Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
New English Translation
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
World English Bible
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹the pure in heart: for they shall see God.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›
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‹Blessed are ye, when› [men] ‹shall revile you, and persecute› [you], ‹and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.›
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‹Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great› [is] ‹your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.›
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‹Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.›