1 Samuel 12:23 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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:”

1 Samuel 12:23 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Samuel 12:23 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Samuel 12:23 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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.”

1 Samuel 12:23 — World English Bible

1 Samuel 12:23 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. ”

1 Samuel 12:23 — American Standard Version

1 Samuel 12:23 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“`I, also, far be it from me to sin against Jehovah, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way;”

1 Samuel 12:23 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Samuel 12:23 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you; and I will teach you the good and right way. ”

1 Samuel 12:23 — Darby Translation

1 Samuel 12:23 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Moreouer God forbid, that I should sinne against the Lord, and cease praying for you, but I will shewe you the good and right way.”

1 Samuel 12:23 — Geneva Bible

1 Samuel 12:23 in Context — 1 Samuel 12

21 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

22 For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath 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 how great things he hath done for you.

25 But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.

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What Does 1 Samuel 12:23 Mean?

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