The Children's Bible
The People Who Are Really Happy

esus said to his disciples:
      
      "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
      For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
      Blessed are the meek,
      For they shall inherit the earth.
      Blessed are they who mourn,
      For they shall be comforted.
      Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
      For they shall be satisfied.
      Blessed are the merciful,
      For they shall receive mercy.
      Blessed are the pure in heart,
      For they shall see God.
      Blessed are the peacemakers,
      For they shall be called the sons of God.
      Blessed are they who are persecuted because of their righteousness,
      For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
      Blessed are you when you are reviled, persecuted, and falsely maligned
      because of loyalty to me;
      Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so the
      prophets were persecuted who came before you."