“My soul glorifies the Lord^(B)

⁴⁷     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,^(A)

¹⁸ yet I will rejoice in the Lord,^(A)
    I will be joyful in God my Savior.^(B)

⁴⁸ for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.^(A)
From now on all generations will call me blessed,^(B)

⁵ He provides food^(A) for those who fear him;^(B)
    he remembers his covenant^(C) forever.

² and if in a truthful, just and righteous way
    you swear,^(A) ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’^(B)
then the nations will invoke blessings^(C) by him
    and in him they will boast.^(D)”