|
10 And she was bitter of soul, and she prayed before the LORD and wept bitterly. 11 And she made a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look upon the affliction of thy maidservant, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give to thy maidservant a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. 12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli watched her mouth. 13 Now Hannah spoke in her heart only, and her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought her to be drunk. 14 And Eli said to her, How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine from you. 15 Hannah answered and said to him, No, my lord, I am a woman full of grief; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. 16 Count not your maidservant in your presence a wicked woman; for out of the abundance of my sorrow and grief have I spoken hitherto. 17 Then Eli answered and said to her, Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant you the petition that you have asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:10-17, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
|
