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Berean Standard Bible

“He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.”

Luke 1:52

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Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visits her relative Elizabeth, who blesses her. Mary responds with a song of praise, the Magnificat, drawing on Hannah's prayer and other Old Testament themes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.

World English Bible (WEB)

He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.

King James Version (KJV)

He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He hath put down princes from [their] thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He has put down kings from their seats, lifting up on high the men of low degree.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He brought down the mighty from thrones, And He exalted the lowly,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Quitó los poderosos de los tronos, y levantó á los humildes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A los poderosos los quitó de sus tronos, y a los humildes los puso en lugares de honor.

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