66 Everyone who heard about this wondered what this child would grow up to be. They knew the Lord was with him.
67 The Holy Spirit came upon Zechariah, and he began to speak:
68 Praise the Lord,the God of Israel!He has cometo save his people.
69 Our God has given usa mighty Saviorfrom the familyof David his servant.
70 Long ago the Lord promisedby the wordsof his holy prophets
71 to save us from our enemiesand from everyonewho hates us.
72 God said he would be kindto our people and keephis sacred promise.