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,