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Sirach 44:1-15

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Let us now praise famous men, And our fathers that became the father of us. The Lord manifested in them great glory, Even his mighty power from the beginning. Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, And were men renowned for their power, Giving counsel by their understanding, Such as have brought tidings in prophecies: Leaders of the people by their counsels, And by their understanding men of learning for the people; Wise were their words in their instruction: Such as sought out musical tunes, And set forth verses in writing: Rich men furnished with ability, Living peaceably in their habitations: All these were honored in their generations, And were a glory in their days. There be of them, that have left a name behind them, To declare their praises. And some there be, which have no memorial; Who are perished as though they had not been, And are become as though they had not been born; And their children after them. But these were men of mercy, Whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten. With their seed shall remain continually a good inheritance; Their children are within the covenants. Their seed stands fast, And their children for their sakes. Their seed shall remain forever, And their glory shall not be blotted out. Their bodies were buried in peace, And their name lives to all generations. Peoples will declare their wisdom, And the congregation tells out their praise.

Evangelium

Matthæus 5:1-12

Men da han saa Skarerne, steg han op paa Bjerget; og da han havde sat sig, gik hans Disciple hen til ham, og han oplod sin Mund, lærte dem og sagde: „Salige ere de fattige i Aanden, thi Himmeriges Rige er deres. Salige ere de, som sørge, thi de skulle husvales. Salige ere de sagtmodige, thi de skulle arve Jorden. Salige ere de, som hungre og tørste efter Retfærdigheden, thi de skulle mættes. Salige ere de barmhjertige, thi dem skal vises Barmhjertighed. Salige ere de rene af Hjertet, thi de skulle se Gud. Salige ere de, som stifte Fred, thi de skulle kaldes Guds Børn. Salige ere de, som ere forfulgte for Retfærdigheds Skyld, thi Himmeriges Rige er deres. Salige ere I, naar man haaner og forfølger eder og lyver eder alle Haande ondt paa for min Skyld. Glæder og fryder eder, thi eders Løn skal være stor i Himlene; thi saaledes have de forfulgt Profeterne, som vare før eder.