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They are blessed who are ·humble [meek; gentle],
    for ·the whole earth will be theirs [L they shall inherit the earth; Ps. 37:11].
They are blessed who hunger and thirst after ·justice [righteousness],
    for they will be ·satisfied [filled].
They are blessed who show mercy to others,
    for ·God will show mercy to them [L they will be shown mercy; C the passive verb implies God as subject].

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Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(A)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(B)
Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(C)

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