Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 5:7 · King James Version

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In other versions

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
ASV
Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
BBE
Blessed the merciful, for *they* shall find mercy.
DBY
Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
WEB
`Happy the kind -- because they shall find kindness.
YLT
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
ENG
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
WBT
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
BSB

In context

⁵Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

⁶Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

⁷Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

⁸Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

⁹Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

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