Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:6
American Standard Version
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Amplified® Bible
Blessed {and} fortunate {and} happy {and} spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied!
Contemporary English Version
God blesses those people who want to obey him more than to eat or drink. They will be given what they want!
Darby English Version
Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for *they* shall be filled.
Good News Bible
"Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully!
International Standard Version
"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for it is they who will be satisfied!
King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
New American Standard Bible
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
New International Version
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
New King James Version
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Those hungering and thirsting for righteousness shall receive blessings. They will find satisfaction.
Revised Standard Version
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Young's Literal Translation
`Happy those hungering and thirsting for righteousness -- because they shall be filled.
