^{10 Ref} And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.

^{11 Ref} And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.

^{12 Ref} And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.

^{13 Ref} Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

^{14 Ref} And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.

^{15 Ref} And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.

^{16 Ref} Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.

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

^{18 Ref} And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.