51. He has shown strength and made might with His arm; He has scattered the proud and haughty in and by the imagination and purpose and designs of their hearts.
52. He has put down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of low degree.
53. He has filled and satisfied the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty-handed [without a gift].
54. He has laid hold on His servant Israel [to help him, to espouse his cause], in remembrance of His mercy,
55. Even as He promised to our forefathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever. [Gen. 17:7; 18:18; 22:17; I Sam. 2:1-10; Mic. 7:20.]
56. And Mary remained with her [Elizabeth] for about three months and [then] returned to her [own] home.