67. Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:
68. “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,because he has visited and redeemed his people.
69. He has sent us a mighty Saviorfrom the royal line of his servant David,
70. just as he promisedthrough his holy prophets long ago.
71. Now we will be saved from our enemiesand from all who hate us.
72. He has been merciful to our ancestorsby remembering his sacred covenant—
73. the covenant he swore with an oathto our ancestor Abraham.
74. We have been rescued from our enemiesso we can serve God without fear,
75. in holiness and righteousnessfor as long as we live.