Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
“It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' ”
Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law
and obey it with all my heart.
Direct me in the path of your commands,
for there I find delight.
Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.