52 He has brought down mighty kings from their thrones,and lifted up the lowly.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things,and sent the rich away with empty hands.
54 He has kept the promise he made to our ancestors,and has come to the help of his servant Israel.
55 He has remembered to show mercy to Abrahamand to all his descendants forever!”
56 Mary stayed about three months with Elizabeth and then went back home.
57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son.
58 Her neighbors and relatives heard how wonderfully good the Lord had been to her, and they all rejoiced with her.