Good News Translation
Because Samuel was faithful, he was accepted as a true prophet. People trusted him as a seer because of his words.

New Revised Standard Version
By his faithfulness he was proved to be a prophet, and by his words he became known as a trustworthy seer.

Contemporary English Version
The people knew that Samuel spoke for the Lord, because Samuel was faithful, and his words came true.

New American Bible
As a trustworthy prophet he was sought out and his words proved him to be a true seer.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And their name continue for ever, the glory of the holy men remaining unto their children.

And their name continue for ever, the glory of the holy men remaining unto their children.

Sirach 46:13
Then all the judges, every one by name, whose heart was not corrupted: who turned not away from the Lord,

Sirach 46:14
That their memory might be blessed, and their bones spring up out of their place,

Sirach 46:16
Samuel the prophet of the Lord, the beloved of the Lord his God, established a new government, and anointed princes over his people.

Sirach 46:17
By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation, and the God of Jacob beheld, and by his fidelity he was proved a prophet.