46. Mary said:With all my heartI praise the Lord,
47. and I am gladbecause of God my Saviour.
48. He cares for me,his humble servant.From now on,all people will sayGod has blessed me.
49. God All-Powerful has donegreat things for me,and his name is holy.
50. He always shows mercyto everyonewho worships him.
51. The Lord has usedhis powerful armto scatter thosewho are proud.
52. He drags strong rulersfrom their thronesand puts humble peoplein places of power.
53. God gives the hungrygood things to eat,and sends the rich awaywith nothing.
54. He helps his servant Israeland is always mercifulto his people.
55. The Lord made this promiseto our ancestors,to Abraham and his familyfor ever!
56. Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months. Then she went back home.
57. When Elizabeth's son was born,