NET Bible
"As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright."
— 1 Samuel 12:23, NET Bible
“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:”
“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. ”
“Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”
“And far from me be this sin against the Lord, that I should cease to pray for you: and I will teach you the good and right way.”
“And as for me, never will I go against the orders of the Lord by giving up my prayers for you: but I will go on teaching you the good and right way.”
“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:”
Then Samuel said to the people,“Don’t be afraid. You have indeed sinned. However, don’t turn aside from the LORD. Serve the LORD with all your heart.
You should not turn aside after empty things that can’t profit and can’t deliver, since they are empty.
The LORD will not abandon his people because he wants to uphold his great reputation. The LORD was pleased to make you his own people.
As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright.
However, fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!
But if you continue to do evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”