5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed (happy) are the poor (crouching, begging: living on the alms of others) in spirit (operations of the holy spirit); for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed (happy) are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted (a consolation: the speaking which persuades and soothes).
5 Blessed (happy) are the meek (gentle, enduring all things with an even temper): for they shall inherit the earth (land).
6 Blessed (happy) are they which do hunger and thirst (idiom for a strong desire) after righteousness: for they shall be filled (fed or filled).
7 Blessed (happy) are the merciful (actively compassionate; not merely unhappy for the ills of others but delirious of relieving them): for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed (happy) are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:14-16
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
