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Sirach 44:1-15

Det finnes ingen utgave av denne boken på ditt eget språk som er fri for opphavsrett, så dette skriftstedet vises på engelsk.

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

Matteus 5:1-12

Og da han så folket, gikk han op fjellet, og da han hadde satt sig, kom hans disipler til ham. Og han oplot sin munn, lærte dem og sa: Salige er de fattige i ånden; for himlenes rike er deres. Salige er de som sørger; for de skal trøstes. Salige er de saktmodige; for de skal arve jorden. Salige er de som hungrer og tørster efter rettferdighet; for de skal mettes. Salige er de barmhjertige; for de skal finne barmhjertighet. Salige er de rene av hjertet; for de skal se Gud. Salige er de fredsommelige; for de skal kalles Guds barn. Salige er de som er forfulgt for rettferdighets skyld; for himlenes rike er deres. Salige er I når de spotter og forfølger eder og lyver eder allehånde ondt på for min skyld. Gled og fryd eder! for eders lønn er stor i himmelen; for således forfulgte de profetene før eder.