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New International Version NIV
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
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And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
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and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
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for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
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for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
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His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
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He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
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He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
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He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
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He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
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to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
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