Matthew 5
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
3 Ref Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Ref Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Ref Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Ref Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Ref Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Ref Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Ref Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
10 Ref Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Ref Blessed are ye when `men' shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Ref Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
13 Ref Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
3 Ref Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
4 Ref Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.
5 Ref Happy are the gentle: for the earth will be their heritage.
6 Ref Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
7 Ref Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
8 Ref Happy are the clean in heart: for they will see God.
9 Ref Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.
10 Ref Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.
11 Ref Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me.
12 Ref Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you.
13 Ref You are the salt of the earth; but if its taste goes from the salt, how will you make it salt again? it is then good for nothing but to be put out and crushed under foot by men.
World English Bible (WEB)
3 Ref "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
4 Ref Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
5 Ref Blessed are the gentle, For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Ref Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, For they shall be filled.
7 Ref Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Ref Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.
9 Ref Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called children of God.
10 Ref Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
11 Ref "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Ref Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13 Ref "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.