Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:7
American Standard Version
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Amplified® Bible
Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous--with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy!
Contemporary English Version
God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy!
Darby English Version
Blessed the merciful, for *they* shall find mercy.
Good News Bible
"Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them!
International Standard Version
"How blessed are those who are merciful, for it is they who will receive mercy!
King James Version
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
New American Standard Bible
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
New International Version
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
New King James Version
Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"The merciful shall receive blessings, for they shall receive mercy.
Revised Standard Version
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Young's Literal Translation
`Happy the kind -- because they shall find kindness.
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