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16 Don’t think I am a wicked woman! For I have been praying out of great anguish and sorrow.”

17 “In that case,” Eli said, “go in peace! May the God of Israel grant the request you have asked of him.”

18 “Oh, thank you, sir!” she exclaimed. Then she went back and began to eat again, and she 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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