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1 Samuel 12:21
Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.
1 Samuel 12:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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1 Samuel 12:21 in other translations
And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.
Don’t turn away to go after vain things which can’t profit or deliver, for they are vain.
Do not turn aside to go after vain things which can't profit nor deliver, for they are vain.
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In context
18 So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
19 They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of asking for a king.”
20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.
21 Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.
22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.
23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.
24 Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.
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