Luke 1:46-55

New Century Version

Mary Praises God

⁴⁶Then Mary said,

“My soul praises the Lord;
⁴⁷my heart rejoices in God my Savior,
⁴⁸because he has shown his concern for his humble servant girl.
From now on, all people will say that I am blessed,
⁴⁹because the Powerful One has done great things for me.
    His name is holy.
⁵⁰God will show his mercy forever and ever
    to those who worship and serve him.
⁵¹He has done mighty deeds by his power.
    He has scattered the people who are proud
    and think great things about themselves.
⁵²He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    and raised up the humble.
⁵³He has filled the hungry with good things
    and sent the rich away with nothing.
⁵⁴He has helped his servant, the people of Israel,
    remembering to show them mercy
⁵⁵as he promised to our ancestors,
    to Abraham and to his children forever.”

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Luke 1:46-55

New International Version

Mary’s Song^(A)

⁴⁶And Mary said:

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