| The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. | May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! |
| Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. |
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| May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him. | May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him. |
| Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. | Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will 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 will be filled. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children 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 the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are the poor in spirit, 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 people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. |
| 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 anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. |
