1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Luke 1:51 | He hath shewed might *in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. Isaias 51:9.; Psalm 88:14. | The wise men of the Gentiles, the Pharisees and Scribes, were powerful; but these the Almighty cast down, and exalted those, who humbled themselves under his powerful hand. (1 Peter v.) The Jews were proud in their strength, but their incredulity brought on them their humiliation; whilst the low and mean among the Gentiles, have by faith ascended to the summit of perfection. (St. Cyril of Alexandria in St. Thomas Aquinas' catena aurea.) (Witham) |