1 Samuel 1:15-17

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¹⁵ Hannah answered [^Land said], “No, sir, I have not drunk any wine or ·beer [^Tstrong drink; ^Can alcoholic beverage made of grain]. I am ·a deeply troubled woman [very discouraged; oppressed in spirit], and I was ·telling the Lord about all my problems [^Lpouring out my heart/soul to/before the Lord]. ¹⁶ Don’t think ·I am [your maidservant is] an ·evil [worthless] woman. I have been praying all this time ·because I have many troubles and am very sad [^Lout of great anguish/anxiety and sorrow/resentment].”

¹⁷ Eli answered, “·Go! I wish you well [Go in peace!]. May the God of Israel ·give you what [^Lgrant the request/petition] you asked of him.”