³ Trust in the Lord and do good;
    dwell in the land^(A) and enjoy safe pasture.^(B)
4 Take delight^(C) in the Lord,
    and he will give you the desires of your heart.^(D)

¹⁹ From six calamities he will rescue^(A) you;
    in seven no harm will touch you.^(B)
20 In famine^(C) he will deliver you from death,
    and in battle from the stroke of the sword.^(D)
21 You will be protected from the lash of the tongue,^(E)
    and need not fear^(F) when destruction comes.^(G)
22 You will laugh^(H) at destruction and famine,^(I)
    and need not fear the wild animals.^(J)
23 For you will have a covenant^(K) with the stones^(L) of the field,
    and the wild animals will be at peace with you.^(M)
24 You will know that your tent is secure;^(N)
    you will take stock of your property and find nothing missing.^(O)
25 You will know that your children will be many,^(P)
    and your descendants like the grass of the earth.^(Q)
26 You will come to the grave in full vigor,^(R)
    like sheaves gathered in season.^(S)

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.^(B)
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.^(C)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.^(D)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.^(E)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,^(F)
    for they will see God.^(G)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,^(H)
    for they will be called children of God.^(I)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,^(J)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(K)