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Today I learned the Greek for "poor" from "you will always have the poor with you" (Matthew 26:11) and "blessed are the poor in spirit" (Matthew 5:3) is the same word, ptochos.

Strong's Concordance includes in their definition:
1) reduced to beggary, begging, asking for alms
and
2) destitute of wealth, influence, position, honour
a) lowly, afflicted, destitute of the Christian virtues and eternal riches
b) helpless, powerless to accomplish an end
c) poor, needy

By the end of the day, I feel as "them" includes "me."
I'm thankful for the reminder from my study Bible notes on Matthew 5:3-
"Blessed. More than a temporary or circumstantial feeling of happiness, this is a state of well-being in relationship to God that belongs to those who respond to Jesus' ministry. The poor in spirit are those who recognize they are in need of God's help. theirs is the kingdom of heaven. It belongs to those who confess their spiritual bankruptcy."
And there is tomorrow.