(A)Blessed are the [a]poor in [b]spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

(B)Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

(C)Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:3 Under the name of poverty are all such miseries meant, as are joined with poverty.
  2. Matthew 5:3 Whose minds and spirits are brought under, and tamed, and obey God.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(B)
Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(C)

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