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 manifestation to Israel.

And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men.

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

[And] so find favor and high esteem 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 troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

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