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46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord,
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46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord
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47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
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47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
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48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
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48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
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49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
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49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me-- holy is his name.
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50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
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50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
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51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
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51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
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52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;
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52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
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53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
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53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
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54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
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54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
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55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever."
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55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers."
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