⁴ “What can I do with you, Ephraim?^(A)
    What can I do with you, Judah?
Your love is like the morning mist,
    like the early dew that disappears.^(B)
5 Therefore I cut you in pieces with my prophets,
    I killed you with the words of my mouth^(C)—
    then my judgments go forth like the sun.^[a](D)
6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,^(E)
    and acknowledgment^(F) of God rather than burnt offerings.^(G)

²³ The poor plead for mercy,
    but the rich answer harshly.

¹⁰ The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.

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