46 Maria said,

“My soul praises the master,

47 and my spirit is so happy about God, my saviour,

48 [ref]because he noticed his humble servant girl.

Look now, all the future generations will consider that I was blessed

49 because the powerful one treated me incredibly,

and his name is holy.

50 He shows his mercy to multiple generations;

to those who honour him.

51 His arm is powerful;

he scatters those who are proud in their hearts.

52 [ref]He knocks kings off their thrones,

and praises those who’re humble.

53 Those who’re hungry, he fills with good things,

but those who’re rich, he sends away empty handed.

54 He took good care of his servant, Israel,

to be reminded of mercy

55 [ref]as he spoke to our ancestors,

to Abraham and his descendants,

at the right time.”

56 So Maria stayed with Elizabeth for about three months before returning back to her own home.