1 Samuel 12:19-23

19They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants so we won’t die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of requesting a king for ourselves.”

20Samuel replied, “Don’t be afraid. Even though you have committed all this evil, don’t turn away from following the Lord. Instead, worship the Lord with all your heart.

21Don’t turn away to follow worthless things that can’t profit or rescue you; they are worthless.

22The Lord will not abandon his people, because of his great name and because he has determined to make you his own people.

23“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. I will teach you the good and right way.