ISV(i)
68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! He has taken care of his people and has set them free.
69 He has raised up a mighty Savior for us from the family of his servant David,
70 just as he promised long ago through the mouth of his holy prophets
71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the grip of all who hate us.
72 He has shown mercy to our ancestors and remembered his holy covenant,
73 the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. He granted us
74 deliverance from our enemies’ grip so that we could serve him without fear
75 and be holy and righteous before him all of our days.
76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, because you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way
77 and to give his people knowledge of salvation through forgiveness of their sins.
78 Because of the tender mercy of our God, his light from on high has visited us,
79 to shine on those who sit in darkness and in death’s shadow, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.”