⁷ They are blessed who show mercy to others,
    for ·God will show mercy to them [^Lthey will be shown mercy; ^Cthe passive verb implies God as subject].
⁸ They are blessed ·whose thoughts are pure [or whose hearts are pure; ^Tthe pure in heart],
    for they will see God.
⁹ They are blessed who work for peace [^TBlessed are the peacemakers],
    for they will be called God’s ·children [or sons].