12. While Hannah was praying a long time in front of the Lord, Eli was watching her mouth.
13. She was praying silently. Her voice couldn’t be heard; only her lips were moving. Eli thought she was drunk.
14. “How long are you going to stay drunk?” Eli asked her. “Get rid of your wine.”
15. Hannah responded, “No sir. I’m not drunk. I’m depressed. I’m pouring out my heart to the Lord.
16. Don’t take me to be a good-for-nothing woman. I was praying like this because I’ve been troubled and tormented.”
17. Eli replied, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant your request.”
18. “May you continue to be kind to me,” she said. Then the woman went her way and ate. She was no longer sad.