And the young Samuel, becoming older, had the approval of the Lord and of men.
And having a high opinion of Joseph as his servant, he made him the overseer of his house and gave him control over all he had.
Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;
So you will have grace and a good name in the eyes of God and men.
And the child became tall, and strong in spirit; and he was living in the waste land till the day when he came before the eyes of Israel.
And the child became tall and strong and full of wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.
Giving praise to God, and having the approval of all the people; and every day the number of those who had salvation was increased by the Lord.
And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.
So the woman gave birth to a son, and gave him the name Samson; and he became a man and the blessing of the Lord was on him.
And the Lord had mercy on Hannah and she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the young Samuel became older before the Lord.
And Samuel became older, and the Lord was with him and let not one of his words be without effect.