1 Samuel 1:16-18

Living Bible

^15-16 “Oh no, sir!” she replied, “I’m not drunk! But I am very sad and I was pouring out my heart to the Lord. Please don’t think that I am just some drunken bum!”

¹⁷ “In that case,” Eli said, “cheer up! May the Lord of Israel grant you your petition, whatever it is!”

¹⁸ “Oh, thank you, sir!” she exclaimed, and went happily back, and began to take her meals again.