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

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47     My spirit celebrates God, my Liberator!
48     For though I’m God’s humble servant,
        God has noticed me.
    Now and forever,
        I will be considered blessed by all generations.
49     For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
        holy is God’s name!
50     From generation to generation,
        God’s lovingkindness endures
        for those who revere Him.

51     God’s arm has accomplished mighty deeds.
        The proud in mind and heart,
        God has sent away in disarray.
52     The rulers from their high positions of power,
        God has brought down low.
    And those who were humble and lowly,
        God has elevated with dignity.
53     The hungry—God has filled with fine food.
        The rich—God has dismissed with nothing in their hands.
54     To Israel, God’s servant,
        God has given help,
55     As promised to our ancestors,
        remembering Abraham and his descendants in mercy forever.

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