45 She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”

Mary’s Praise

46 And Mary said:

My soul proclaims the greatness of i the Lord, j

47 and my spirit has rejoiced k in God my Savior, l

48 because He has looked with favor

on the humble condition of His slave.

Surely, from now on all generations

will call me blessed, m

49 because the Mighty One n

has done great things for me, o

and His name p is holy.

50 His mercy is from generation to generation q

on those who fear Him.

51 He has done a mighty deed with His arm; r

He has scattered the proud

because of the thoughts of their hearts; s

52 He has toppled the mighty from their thrones

and exalted the lowly. t

53 He has satisfied the hungry with good things u

and sent the rich away empty.

54 He has helped His servant Israel,

mindful of His mercy, v

55 just as He spoke to our ancestors,

to Abraham and his descendants w forever. x