| The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. | The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace. |
| Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. |
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| Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. | Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. |
| Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. |
| Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
| Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. | Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. |
| Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. | Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. |
