Luke 1:68–79
68 Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, h
because He has visited
and provided * redemption for His people. i
69 He has raised up a * horn of salvation j for us k
in the house of His servant David, l
70 just as He spoke by the mouth
of His holy prophets in ancient times; m
and from the clutches n of those who hate us.
72 He has dealt mercifully with our fathers o
and remembered His holy covenant p—
73 the oath that He swore to our father Abraham. q
He has given us the privilege,
from our enemies’ clutches, r
to serve Him without fear
75 in holiness and righteousness
in His presence all our days.
76 And child, you will be called
a prophet of the Most High, s
for you will go before the Lord
to prepare His ways, t
77 to give His people knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of their sins. u
78 Because of our God’s merciful compassion,
the Dawn from on high v will visit us
79 to shine on those who live in darkness
and the shadow of death, w
to guide our feet into the way of peace.