52 He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good thingsbut has sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful
55 to Abraham and his descendants forever,just as he promised our ancestors."
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son.
58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.