⁶ For to us a child is born,^(A)
    to us a son is given,^(B)
    and the government^(C) will be on his shoulders.^(D)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,^(E) Mighty God,^(F)
    Everlasting^(G) Father,^(H) Prince of Peace.^(I)
7 Of the greatness of his government^(J) and peace^(K)
    there will be no end.^(L)
He will reign^(M) on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice^(N) and righteousness^(O)
    from that time on and forever.^(P)
The zeal^(Q) of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

“My soul glorifies the Lord^(F)
47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,^(G)
48 for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.^(H)
From now on all generations will call me blessed,^(I)
49     for the Mighty One has done great things^(J) for me—
    holy is his name.^(K)
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.^(L)
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;^(M)
    he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.^(N)
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.^(O)
53 He has filled the hungry with good things^(P)
    but has sent the rich away empty.
⁵⁴ He has helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful^(Q)
55 to Abraham and his descendants^(R) forever,
    just as he promised our ancestors.”