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1 Samuel 1:16-18
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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.
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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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