²⁰ Then Samuel said to the people, “Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; ^(A)yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.

²³ Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord ^(A)in ceasing to pray for you; but ^(B)I will teach you the ^(C)good and the right way.