Mary continues to praise God.

## His mercy is for ##

"he shows mercy to" or "he is merciful to" or AT: "God's mercy is for"

## generation after generation of people ##

AT:  "every generation of people" or AT: "people in every time period"

## fear him ##

This has a wider meaning than just being afraid. It also means to respect, honor, and obey God.

## with his arm ##

"by means of his arm" This is a picture of God's strength. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## scattered ##

"chased away" or AT: "caused them to run away in different directions"