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48 For He has looked upon the low station and humiliation of His handmaiden. For behold, from now on all generations [of all ages] will call me blessed and declare me happy and [a]to be envied!

49 For He Who is almighty has done great things for me—and holy is His name [to be venerated in His purity, majesty and glory]!

50 And His mercy (His compassion and kindness toward the miserable and afflicted) is on those who fear Him with godly reverence, from generation to generation and age to age.(A)

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  1. Luke 1:48 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.

48 for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.(A)
From now on all generations will call me blessed,(B)
49     for the Mighty One has done great things(C) for me—
    holy is his name.(D)
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.(E)

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