Isaiah 55:12

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¹²You will go out in joy^(A)
    and be led forth in peace;^(B)
the mountains and hills
    will burst into song^(C) before you,
and all the trees^(D) of the field
    will clap their hands.^(E)

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Isaiah 55:12 in all English translations

Luke 1:39-56

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Mary Visits Elizabeth

³⁹At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,^(A) ⁴⁰where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. ⁴¹When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.^(B) ⁴²In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women,^(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! ⁴³But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord^(D) should come to me? ⁴⁴As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. ⁴⁵Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

Mary’s Song^(E)

⁴⁶And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord^(F)
⁴⁷    and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,^(G)
⁴⁸for 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)
⁵⁰His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.^(L)
⁵¹He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;^(M)
    he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.^(N)
⁵²He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.^(O)
⁵³He has filled the hungry with good things^(P)
    but has sent the rich away empty.
⁵⁴He has helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful^(Q)
⁵⁵to Abraham and his descendants^(R) forever,
    just as he promised our ancestors.”

⁵⁶Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

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Hebrews 12:1-3

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12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run^(A) with perseverance^(B) the race marked out for us, ²fixing our eyes on Jesus,^(C) the pioneer^(D) and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,^(E) scorning its shame,^(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.^(G) ³Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary^(H) and lose heart.