10. And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept bitterly.
11. And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your handmaid, and remember me, and not forget your handmaid, but will give unto your handmaid a male 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. And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli observed her mouth.
13. Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunk.
14. And Eli said unto her, How long will you be drunk? put away your wine from you.
15. 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. Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I been speaking.
17. Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant you your petition that you have asked of him.
18. And she said, Let your handmaid find grace in your sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
19. And they rose up in the morning early, and worshiped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.
20. Therefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.