1 Samuel 1:14-17

14He said to her, ‘Are you always drunk like that? Throw away your wine.’

15Hannah replied, ‘No, sir, I have not drunk any wine or strong drink. I have much trouble deep inside myself. I have told the Lord about all my problems.

16Please sir, do not think that I am a bad woman. I am praying like this because I am very sad and upset.’

17Eli said to Hannah, ‘Go and let your mind have peace. I pray that Israel's God will give you what you have asked him for.’