1 Samuel 12:20-25

Christian Standard Bible

²⁰ Samuel replied, “Don’t be afraid. Even though you have committed all this evil, don’t turn away from following the Lord.^(A) Instead, worship the Lord with all your heart. ²¹ Don’t turn away to follow worthless^[a] things that can’t profit or rescue you; they are worthless.^{(B) 22} The Lord will not abandon his people,^(C) because of his great name and because he has determined to make you his own people.^(D)

²³ “As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you.^(E) I will teach you the good and right way. ²⁴ Above all, fear the Lord and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you.^{(F) 25} However, if you continue to do what is evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”^(G)