1 Samuel 1:9-18

9Then Hannah got up after eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of 1the 2temple of the Lord. 10She, 3greatly distressed, prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. 11And she 4made a vow and said, “Lord of armies, if You will indeed 5look on the affliction of Your bond-servant and remember me, and not forget Your bond-servant, but will give Your bond-servant a 6son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and 7a razor shall never come on his head.”

12Now it came about, as she 8continued praying before the Lord, that Eli was watching her mouth. 13As for Hannah, 9she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were quivering, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought that she was drunk. 14Then Eli said to her, “10How long will you behave like a drunk? Get rid of your wine!” 15But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman 11despairing in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I 12have poured out my soul before the Lord. 16Do not 13consider your bond-servant a useless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation.” 17Then Eli answered and said, “14Go in peace; and may the God of Israel 15grant your request that you have asked of Him.” 18She said, “16Let your bond-servant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went on her way and ate, and 17her face was no longer sad.