Matthew 5:3-16

3Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

4Blessed they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5Blessed the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

7Blessed the merciful, for they shall find mercy.

8Blessed the pure in heart, for they shall see 1God.

9Blessed the peace-makers, for they shall be called sons of 2God.

10Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

11Blessed are ye when they may reproach and persecute you, and say every wicked thing against you, lying, for my sake.

12Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

13Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have become insipid, wherewith shall it be salted? It is no longer fit for anything but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot by men.

14Ye are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.

15Nor do [men] light a lamp and put it under the bushel, but upon the lamp-stand, and it shines for all who are in the house.

16Let your light thus shine before men, so that they may see your upright works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.