Poor are the blessed in spirit, for their possessions are immaterial.
Mournful are those who are blessed, for they see how the world fails to measure up.
Meek are those who are blessed, for the charmed life is easygoing.
Righteous are those who are blessed, for theirs is the certainty of a value system.
Merciful are those who are blessed, for they can afford to be.
Pure in heart are the blessed, for the world slides about them without impression.
Peacemakers are the blessed, for their issues are singular.
Persecuted are the blessed, for they seek what will not be understood.