Matthew 5:6
Blessed those hungering and thirsting for righteousness—because they will be filled.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
In Context
5Blessed the meek—because they will inherit the land.
7Blessed the kind—because they will find kindness.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
Psalms 42:1TO THE OVERSEER. AN INSTRUCTION OF THE SONS OF KORAH. As a deer pants for streams of water, || So my soul pants toward You, O God.
Psalms 63:5As [with] milk and fatness is my soul satisfied, || And [with] singing lips my mouth praises.
Psalms 84:2My soul desired, indeed, it has also been consumed, || For the courts of YHWH, || My heart and my flesh cry aloud to the living God,
Psalms 145:19He does the desire of those fearing Him, || And He hears their cry, and saves them.
Isaiah 25:6And YHWH of Hosts has made, || For all the peoples in this mountain, || A banquet of fat things, || A banquet of preserved things, || Fat things full of marrow, || Preserved things—refined.
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 →