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10 Though she was resentful, she prayed to the LORD while she cried. 11 She made this vow, |LORD of Armies, if you will look at my misery, remember me, and give me a boy, then I will give him to you for as long as he lives. A razor will never be used on his head.| 12 While Hannah was praying a long time in front of the LORD, Eli was watching her mouth. 13 She was praying silently. Her voice couldn't be heard; only her lips were moving. Eli thought she was drunk. 14 |How long are you going to stay drunk?| Eli asked her. |Get rid of your wine.| 15 Hannah responded, |No, sir. I'm not drunk. I'm depressed. I'm pouring out my heart to the LORD. 16 Don't take me to be a good-for-nothing woman. I was praying like this because I've been troubled and tormented.| 17 Eli replied, |Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant your request.| 1 Samuel 1:10-17, God's Word Translation. Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations.
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