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blessed are you
This phrase is repeated three times. Each time, it indicates that God gives favor to someone or that their situation is positive or good.
blessed are you who are poor
"You who are poor receive God's favor" or "you who are poor benefit" or "how good it is for you who who are poor" or "It is very good for you who are poor"
yours is the kingdom of God
"the kingdom of God belongs to you." This could mean 1) "you belong to God's kingdom" or 2) "you will have authority in God's kingdom." Languages that don't have a word for kingdom might say "God is your king" or "God is your ruler."
you will laugh
"you will laugh with joy" or "you will be joyful"