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And with these words he gave them teaching, saying,
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Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
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Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.
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Happy are the gentle: for the earth will be their heritage.
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Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
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Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
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Happy are the clean in heart: for they will see God.
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Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.
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Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.
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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.
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Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you.