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1 Samuel 1:16-18
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1 Samuel 1:16-18
The Message
15-16 Hannah said, “Oh no, sir—please! I’m a woman brokenhearted. I haven’t been drinking. Not a drop of wine or beer. The only thing I’ve been pouring out is my heart, pouring it out to God. Don’t for a minute think I’m a bad woman. It’s because I’m so desperately unhappy and in such pain that I’ve stayed here so long.”
17 Eli answered her, “Go in peace. And may the God of Israel give you what you have asked of him.”
18 “Think well of me—and pray for me!” she said, and went her way. Then she ate heartily, her face radiant.
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1 Samuel 1:16-18
New International Version
1 Samuel 1:16-18
New International Version
16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.”(A)
17 Eli answered, “Go in peace,(B) and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.(C)”
18 She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.(D)” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.(E)
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