1 Samuel 12:22-25 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it has pleased the LORD to make you his people.

KJ2000⁽ⁱ⁾ ²² For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it has pleased the LORD to make you his people. ²³ 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: ²⁴ Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you. ²⁵ But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your king.