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Mary’s Song of Praise

46 Then Mary said,

“My soul praises the greatness of the Lord!
47 My spirit exults in God, my Savior,
48 because he has looked favorably on his humble servant.

From now on, all generations will call me blessed,
49 because the Almighty has done great things for me.
        His name is holy.
50 His mercy lasts from generation to generation
    for those who fear him.
51 He displayed his mighty power with his arm.
    He scattered people who were proud in mind and heart.[a]
52 He pulled powerful rulers from their thrones
    and lifted up humble people.
53 He filled hungry people with good things
    and sent rich people away with nothing.
54 He helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful,
55 according to the promise he made[b] to our ancestors—
    to Abraham and his descendants forever.”

56 Now Mary stayed with Elizabeth[c] about three months and then went back home.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 1:51 Lit. in the mind of their heart
  2. Luke 1:55 Lit. just as he spoke
  3. Luke 1:56 Lit. with her