³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.^(A)

² Has not my hand made all these things,^(A)
    and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.

“These are the ones I look on with favor:
    those who are humble and contrite in spirit,^(B)
    and who tremble at my word.^(C)