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16 Do not count thy handmaid for a daughter of Belial, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have waited until now to speak.

17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

18 And she said, Let thy handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and ate, and her countenance was no longer sad.

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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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