1 Samuel 12:19-24 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.”

BSB⁽ⁱ⁾ 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.