Matthew 5:6
Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
In Context
5Happy are the gentle: for the earth will be their heritage.
7Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6\4:5\Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Psalms 42:1To the chief music-maker. Maschil. Of the sons of Korah.
Psalms 63:5\63:4\So will I go on blessing you all my life, lifting up my hands in your name.
Psalms 84:2\84:1\How dear are your tents, O Lord of armies!
Psalms 145:19To his worshippers, he will give their desire; their cry comes to his ears, and he gives them salvation.
Isaiah 25:6And in this mountain will the Lord of armies make for all peoples a feast of good things, a feast of wines long stored, of good things sweet to the taste, of wines long kept and tested.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13
The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →