And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

For he that in these things serveth Christ {is} acceptable to God, and approved of men.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. {good...: or, good success}

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: {quick...: Heb. scent or, smell}

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors {is} hard.

And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts {was} with him. {went...: Heb. went, going and growing}

And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou {art} my God from my mother's belly.