^{46 Ref} Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.

^{47 Ref} My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,

^{48 Ref} For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.

^{49 Ref} For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.

^{50 Ref} His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

^{51 Ref} He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.

^{52 Ref} He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.

^{53 Ref} He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.

^{54 Ref} He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,

^{55 Ref} As he spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his seed forever."

⁵⁶ Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.

^{46 Ref} And Mary said: My soul gives glory to God;

^{47 Ref} My spirit is glad in God my Saviour.

^{48 Ref} For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give witness to the blessing which has come to me.

^{49 Ref} For he who is strong has done great things for me; and holy is his name.

^{50 Ref} His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.

^{51 Ref} With his arm he has done acts of power; he has put to flight those who have pride in their hearts.

^{52 Ref} He has put down kings from their seats, lifting up on high the men of low degree.

^{53 Ref} Those who had no food he made full of good things; the men of wealth he sent away with nothing in their hands;

^{54 Ref} His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,

^{55 Ref} As he gave his word to our fathers.

⁵⁶ And Mary was with her for about three months and then went back to her house.