^{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.