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Luke 1:52

HumilityAuthority and leadershipJustice

50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

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

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

53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

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BSB
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
KJV
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
WEB
He has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly.
ASV
He hath put down princes from [their] thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.
DARBY
He has put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly.
BLB
He brought down rulers from thrones and exalted the humble.
ÅB
han støtte stormenn fra deres høyseter og opphøyet de små;
OTB
Han har styrtet herskere fra troner og opphøyet de ydmyke.
B1930
han støtte stormenn fra deres høiseter og ophøiet de små;

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