1 Samuel 1:12-16
1 Samuel 1:12
Now it came about, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli was watching her mouth.
1 Samuel 1:13
As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were quivering, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought that she was drunk.
1 Samuel 1:14
Then Eli said to her, “How long will you behave like a drunk? Get rid of your wine!”
1 Samuel 1:15
But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman despairing in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord.
1 Samuel 1:16
Do not consider your bond-servant a useless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation.”