20. And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: you have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart;
21. And turn you not aside: for then should you go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.
22. For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it has pleased the LORD to make you his people.
23. 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:
24. Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you.
25. But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your king.