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Berean Standard Bible

“He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.”

Luke 1:51

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Mary, newly told she will bear the Messiah, visits Elizabeth and breaks into a song of praise known as the Magnificat. It echoes Hannah's song in the Old Testament.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

World English Bible (WEB)

He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

King James Version (KJV)

He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

With his arm he has done acts of power; he has put to flight those who have pride in their hearts.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He did powerfully with His arm, He scattered abroad the proud in the thought of their heart,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Hizo valentía con su brazo: esparció los soberbios del pensamiento de su corazón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Actuó con poder, desbarató las intrigas de los orgullosos.

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