1 Samuel 12:23

1 Samuel chapter 12 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Moreover 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Moreover 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.

Context

v.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.

v.23This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 8:36

    then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou teachest them the good way wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:10

    The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

  • 2 Timothy 1:3

    I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day

  • Proverbs 4:11

    I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.

  • Colossians 1:28

    whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

  • 2 Chronicles 6:27

    then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou teachest them the good way wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.