15 But Hannah replied, “No, my lord, I am a woman [a]oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I (A)have poured out my soul before the Lord. 16 Do not [b]consider your maidservant as a worthless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and [c]provocation.” 17 Then Eli answered and said, “(B)Go in peace; and may the God of Israel (C)grant your petition that you have asked of Him.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 1:15 Lit severe
  2. 1 Samuel 1:16 Lit give
  3. 1 Samuel 1:16 Lit my provocation