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Luke 1:52
He has put down kings from their seats, lifting up on high the men of low degree.
Luke 1:52 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 1:52 in other translations
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
He has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly.
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In context
49 For he who is strong has done great things for me; and holy is his name.
50 His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.
51 With his arm he has done acts of power; he has put to flight those who have pride in their hearts.
52 He has put down kings from their seats, lifting up on high the men of low degree.
53 Those who had no food he made full of good things; the men of wealth he sent away with nothing in their hands;
54 His help he has given to Israel, his servant, so that he might keep in mind his mercy to Abraham and his seed for ever,
55 As he gave his word to our fathers.
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