1 Samuel 1:18

New English Translation

She said, “May I, your servant, find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and got something to eat. Her face no longer looked sad.

Cross References

Genesis 32:5

I have oxen, donkeys, sheep, and male and female servants. I have sent this message to inform my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”

Genesis 32:6

The messengers returned to Jacob and said, “We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you and has four hundred men with him.”

Genesis 33:15

So Esau said, “Let me leave some of my men with you.” “Why do that?” Jacob replied. “My lord has already been kind enough to me.”

Genesis 33:8

Esau then asked, “What did you intend by sending all these herds to meet me?” Jacob replied, “To find favor in your sight, my lord.”

Psalm 34:6

This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go, eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, because God has already approved your works.

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that your joy may be complete.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ruth 2:13

She said, “You really are being kind to me, sir, for you have reassured and encouraged me, your servant, even though I am not one of your servants!”

Ruth 2:2

One day Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the fields so I can gather grain behind whoever permits me to do so.” Naomi replied, “You may go, my daughter.”