[6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they God. [9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed when men shall revile and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before