Bible Verses About Select Readings: Mary's Magnificat

Then Miryam said, "My soul magnifies ADONAI;

and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior,

who has taken notice of his servant-girl in her humble position.b For -- imagine it! -- from now on, all generations will call me blessed!

"The Mighty One has done great things for me! Indeed, his name is holy;

and in every generation he has mercy on those who fear him.c

"He has performed mighty deeds with his arm, routed the secretly proud,

brought down rulers from their thrones, raised up the humble,

filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich away empty.

"He has taken the part of his servant Isra'el, mindful of the mercy

which he promised to our fathers, to Avraham and his seed forever."

Miryam stayed with Elisheva for about three months and then returned home.