1 Samuel 12:23 - Compare All Versions
1 Samuel 12:23-25 MSG (The Message)
“And neither will I walk off and leave you. That would be a sin against GOD! I’m staying right here at my post praying for you and teaching you the good and right way to live. But I beg of you, fear GOD and worship him honestly and heartily. You’ve seen how greatly he has worked among you! Be warned: If you live badly, both you and your king will be thrown out.”
1 Samuel 12:23 KJV (King James Version)
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 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.
1 Samuel 12:23 NCV (New Century Version)
I will surely not stop praying for you, because that would be sinning against the LORD. I will teach you what is good and right.
1 Samuel 12:23 ASV (American Standard Version)
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 NIVUK (New International Version (Anglicised))
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.
1 Samuel 12:23 NKJV (New King James Version)
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.
1 Samuel 12:23 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.
1 Samuel 12:23 NLT (New Living Translation)
“As for me, I will certainly not sin against the LORD by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right.
1 Samuel 12:23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.