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21 Do not turn away to pursue empty things that cannot help you or save you, because they are empty. 22 For the sake of his great name, the Lord will not forsake his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own people for himself. 23 As for me, it is unthinkable[a] that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. Instead I will instruct you in the way that is good and right.

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  1. 1 Samuel 12:23 Or may I be cursed if. . . The word refers to something that is profane or cursed. It is an oath similar to the oath may I be punished severely if. . .