1 Samuel 1:14-18

“Do you have to come here drunk?” he asked. “Get rid of your wine!”

“It's not that, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I'm a very miserable woman. I haven't been drinking wine or beer; I'm just pouring my heart out to the Lord.

Please don't think I'm a bad woman! I have been praying because of all my troubles and grief.”

“Go in peace, and may the God of Israel give you what you have asked him for,” Eli replied.

“Thank you for your kindness to your servant,” she said. Then she went on her way, had something to eat, and she didn't look sad any more.