^{28 Ref} then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,

^{29 Ref} `Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,

^{30 Ref} because mine eyes did see Thy salvation,

^{31 Ref} which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,

^{32 Ref} a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Thy people Israel.'

^{33 Ref} And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him,

^{34 Ref} and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, `Lo, this `one' is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against --