²⁸ then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

⁶⁴ His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

²⁰ The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

¹³ Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

¹⁴ "Glory to God in the highest, On earth peace, good will toward men."

⁶⁸ "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, For he has visited and worked redemption for his people;

⁴⁶ Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.

¹⁶ He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them.

³⁶ He took a little child, and set him in the midst of them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them,

¹⁹ House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!

²⁰ House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh!

¹ Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples.

² Sing to him, sing praises to him! Tell of all his marvelous works.

³ Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.

¹¹ Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!

¹ Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright.