1 Samuel 12:21

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

and turn ye not aside; for [then would ye go] after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain.

1 Samuel 12:21 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Samuel 12

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18So Samuel called unto Jehovah; and Jehovah sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared Jehovah and Samuel.

19And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto Jehovah thy God, that we die not; for we have added unto all our sins [this] evil, to ask us a king.

20And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not; ye have indeed done all this evil; yet turn not aside from following Jehovah, but serve Jehovah with all your heart:

21and turn ye not aside; for [then would ye go] after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain.

22For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name`s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.

23Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

24Only fear Jehovah, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you.

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