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19 And all the people said to Samuel. Pray for your servants before the LORD your God, that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins a great evil, in that we have asked for ourselves a king. 20 And Samuel said to the people, Fear not; you have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve him with all your heart; 21 And do not turn aside after vain things which cannot deliver you; that you may not die, for they are vain things. 22 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake; because he is pleased to make you his people. 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 teach you the good and the right way; 24 Only revere the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart and with all your soul; for consider what great things he has done for you. 25 But if you shall continue to do wickedly, you shall die, both you and your king. 1 Samuel 12:19-25, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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