52. He has thrown down the rulers from their thronesbut lifted up the lowly.
53. The hungry he has filled with good things;the rich he has sent away empty.
54. He has helped Israel his servant,remembering his mercy,
55. according to his promise to our fathers,to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
56. Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
57. When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son.