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

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

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

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

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

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

And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

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