Beatitude
Meaning
Blessed are the poor in spirit
People who can't cope without God.
Blessed are those who mourn
People who feel very sad about the wrong things in themselves and in the world.
Blessed are the meek
Those who give away to other people.
Blessed are those who hunger
People who long for right things to be done and thirst for righteousness.
Blessed are the merciful
People who are kind.
Blessed are the pure in heart
Those who are sincere when they pray, and help other people.
Blessed are the peacemakers
People who work to get rid of bitterness, anger. and wrong.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness
People who are laughed at and treated badly because they are loyal to Jesus.