And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his proclamation to Israel.

And the boy Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with Jehovah and men.

Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart;

so you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him

and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his household.

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.