3 Happy the poor who repine not; for the kingdom of heaven is theirs!4 Happy they who mourn; for they shall receive consolation!5 Happy the meek; for they shall inherit the land!6 Happy they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be satisfied!7 Happy the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy!8 Happy the pure in heart; for they shall see God!9 Happy the peace-makers; for they shall be called sons of God!10 Happy they who suffer persecution on account of righteousness; for the kingdom of heaven is theirs!11 Happy shall you be, when men shall revile and persecute you; and, on my account, accuse you falsely of every evil thing!12 Rejoice and exult, for great is your reward in heaven; for thus the Prophets were persecuted, who were before you.