1 Samuel 12:20-25

New International Version

²⁰ “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil;^(A) yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. ²¹ Do not turn away after useless^(B) idols.^(C) They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. ²² For the sake^(D) of his great name^(E) the Lord will not reject^(F) his people, because the Lord was pleased to make^(G) you his own. ²³ As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray^(H) for you. And I will teach^(I) you the way that is good and right. ²⁴ But be sure to fear^(J) the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart;^(K) consider^(L) what great^(M) things he has done for you. ²⁵ Yet if you persist^(N) in doing evil, both you and your king^(O) will perish.”^(P)