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 Do not count thy handmaid for a daughter of Belial, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have waited until now to speak.

17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant [thee] thy petition that thou hast asked of him.