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         <div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="MAT.5.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="MAT.5.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">and he began to teach them.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">The Beatitudes</span></div><div class="m"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="MAT.5.2"><span class="content">He said:</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="MAT.5.2"></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="MAT.5.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Blessed are the poor in spirit,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="MAT.5.3"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="MAT.5.3"></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="MAT.5.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are those who mourn,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="MAT.5.4"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for they will be comforted.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="MAT.5.4"></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="MAT.5.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are the meek,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="MAT.5.5"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for they will inherit the earth.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="MAT.5.5"></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="MAT.5.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="MAT.5.6"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for they will be filled.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="MAT.5.6"></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="MAT.5.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are the merciful,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="MAT.5.7"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for they will be shown mercy.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="MAT.5.7"></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="MAT.5.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are the pure in heart,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="MAT.5.8"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for they will see God.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="MAT.5.8"></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="MAT.5.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are the peacemakers,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="MAT.5.9"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for they will be called children of God.</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="MAT.5.9"></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.5.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.5.10"><span class="wj"><span class="content">for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.5.10"></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="MAT.5.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="MAT.5.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.</span></span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Salt and Light</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="MAT.5.12"></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="MAT.5.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="MAT.5.13"></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="MAT.5.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="MAT.5.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="MAT.5.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.</span></span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">The Fulfillment of the Law</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="MAT.5.16"></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="MAT.5.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="MAT.5.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="MAT.5.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="MAT.5.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.</span></span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Murder</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="MAT.5.20"></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="MAT.5.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, &#8216;You shall not murder,</span></span><span class="content"> </span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">5:21 </span><span class="ft"><span class="ref" usfm="EXO.20.13">Exodus 20:13</span> </span></span></span><span class="wj"><span class="content">and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.&#8217;</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="MAT.5.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister</span></span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">5:22 </span><span class="ft">The Greek word for </span><span class="fq">brother or sister </span><span class="ft">(<span class="tl">adelphos</span>) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verse 23.</span></span></span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">5:22 </span><span class="ft">Some manuscripts </span><span class="fqa">brother or sister without cause</span></span></span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, &#8216;</span><span class="tl"><span class="content">Raca</span></span><span class="content">,&#8217;</span></span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">5:22 </span><span class="ft">An Aramaic term of contempt</span></span></span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, &#8216;You fool!&#8217; will be in danger of the fire of hell.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="MAT.5.22"></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="MAT.5.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="MAT.5.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="MAT.5.24"></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="MAT.5.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content"> </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="MAT.5.26"><span class="label">26</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.</span></span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">5</div><div class="cl"><span class="heading">Psalm 5</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="ft"><span class="heading">In Hebrew texts 5:1-12 is numbered 5:2-13.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="d"><span class="content">For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.</span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.5.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">Listen to my words, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.5.1"><span class="content">consider my lament.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.5.1"></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.5.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">Hear my cry for help,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.5.2"><span class="content">my King and my God,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.5.2"><span class="content">for to you I pray.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.5.2"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.5.2"></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.5.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">In the morning, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, you hear my voice;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.5.3"><span class="content">in the morning I lay my requests before you</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.5.3"><span class="content">and wait expectantly.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.5.3"></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.5.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.5.4"><span class="content">with you, evil people are not welcome.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.5.4"></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.5.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">The arrogant cannot stand</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.5.5"><span class="content">in your presence.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.5.5"><span class="content">You hate all who do wrong;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.5.5"></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.5.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">you destroy those who tell lies.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.5.6"><span class="content">The bloodthirsty and deceitful</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.5.6"><span class="content">you, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, detest.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.5.6"></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.5.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">But I, by your great love,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.5.7"><span class="content">can come into your house;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.5.7"><span class="content">in reverence I bow down</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.5.7"><span class="content">toward your holy temple.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.5.7"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.5.7"></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.5.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">Lead me, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, in your righteousness</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.5.8"><span class="content">because of my enemies&#8212;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.5.8"><span class="content">make your way straight before me.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.5.8"></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.5.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.5.9"><span class="content">their heart is filled with malice.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.5.9"><span class="content">Their throat is an open grave;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.5.9"><span class="content">with their tongues they tell lies.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.5.9"></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.5.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Declare them guilty, O God!</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.5.10"><span class="content">Let their intrigues be their downfall.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.5.10"><span class="content">Banish them for their many sins,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.5.10"><span class="content">for they have rebelled against you.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.5.10"></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">But let all who take refuge in you be glad;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="content">let them ever sing for joy.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="content">Spread your protection over them,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="content">that those who love your name may rejoice in you.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.5.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Surely, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, you bless the righteous;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.5.12"><span class="content">you surround them with your favor as with a shield.</span></span></div>
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         <div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">But let all who take refuge in you be glad;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="content">let them ever sing for joy.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="content">Spread your protection over them,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"><span class="content">that those who love your name may rejoice in you.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.5.11"></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.5.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Surely, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, you bless the righteous;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.5.12"><span class="content">you surround them with your favor as with a shield.</span></span></div>
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