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Berean Standard Bible

“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.”

1 Samuel 12:23

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Samuel gives his farewell speech at Gilgal after Saul has been made king. The people realize they sinned by asking for a king and beg Samuel to pray for them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (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:

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, lejos sea de mí que peque yo contra Jehová cesando de rogar por vosotros; antes yo os enseñaré por el camino bueno y derecho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En cuanto a mí, lejos esté de mí el pecar contra el Señor dejando de orar por ustedes. Yo les seguiré enseñando lo que es bueno y correcto.

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