“Blessed are the (A)meek, for they (B)shall inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and (C)thirst (D)for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

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“Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the [a]gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.(A)

“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:5 Or humble, meek.