Luke 1:52

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

He hath put downe the mighty from their seates, and exalted them of low degree.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"He has brought down rulers from {their} thrones, And has exalted those who were humble.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He hath put down princes from `their' thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

He has put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly.
- Darby Bible

He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
- Webster's Bible

He has cast monarchs down from their thrones, And exalted men of low estate.
- Weymouth Bible

He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.
- World English Bible

He sette doun myyti men fro sete, and enhaunside meke men.
- Wycliffe Bible

He brought down the mighty from thrones, And He exalted the lowly,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Luke 1:52


1:52 He hath put down the mighty - Both angels and men.


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