1 Samuel 12:22-25 For the LORD will not forsake His people for His great name's sake; because it hath pleased the LORD to make you a people unto Himself.

JPS_ASV_Byz⁽ⁱ⁾ ²² For the LORD will not forsake His people for His great name's sake; because it hath pleased the LORD to make you a people unto Himself. ²³ Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and the right way. ²⁴ Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things He hath done for you. ²⁵ But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be swept away, both ye and your king.'