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1 Samuel 12:21-23
Revised Standard Version
1 Samuel 12:21-23
Revised Standard Version
21 and do not turn aside after[a] vain things which cannot profit or save, for they are vain. 22 For the Lord will not cast away his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. 23 Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
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- 1 Samuel 12:21 Gk Syr Tg Vg: Heb because after
1 Samuel 12:21-23
New International Version
1 Samuel 12:21-23
New International Version
21 Do not turn away after useless(A) idols.(B) They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. 22 For the sake(C) of his great name(D) the Lord will not reject(E) his people, because the Lord was pleased to make(F) you his own. 23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray(G) for you. And I will teach(H) you the way that is good and right.
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