1 Samuel 12:23
Modern Translations
New International Version
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.

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.

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Study 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.

New American Standard Bible
Furthermore, as for me, far be it from me that I would sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.

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.

NASB 1977
“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.

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.

Christian Standard Bible
“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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
"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.

Contemporary English Version
I would be disobeying the LORD if I stopped praying for you! I will always teach you how to live right.

Good News Translation
As for me, the LORD forbid that I should sin against him by no longer praying for you. Instead, I will teach you what is good and right for you to do.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It would be unthinkable for me to sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. I will go on teaching you the way that is good and right.

International Standard Version
Now as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. I'll also instruct you in the way that is good and right.

NET Bible
As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
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:

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.

King James 2000 Bible
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:

New Heart English Bible
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 instruct you in the good and the right way.

World English Bible
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.

American 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:

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.

A Faithful Version
Also, I, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD from ceasing to pray for you. But I will teach you the good and the right way.

Darby Bible Translation
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you; and I will teach you the good and right way.

English Revised Version
Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Webster's Bible Translation
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:

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
Moreouer God forbid, that I should sinne against the Lord, and cease praying for you, but I will shewe you the good and right way.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
Moreouer, God forbid that I shoulde sinne against the Lord, and ceasse praying for you: but I will shewe you the good and right way.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
But God forbyd that I shulde synne so vnto the LORDE, to ceasse from prayenge for you, and from teachinge you the good & righteous waye.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I, also, far be it from me to sin against YHWH, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way;

Young's Literal Translation
'I, also, far be it from me to sin against Jehovah, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way;

Smith's Literal Translation
Also I, far be it to me sinning against Jehovah ceasing to pray for you: and I taught you in the good and straight way.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And far from me be this sin against the Lord, that I should cease to pray for you, and I will teach you the good and right way.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, far be it from me, this sin against the Lord, that I would cease to pray for you. And so, I will teach you the good and upright way.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I, God forbid me that I would sin against LORD JEHOVAH and I would not pray for you, and I shall teach you the good way and uprightness

Lamsa Bible
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;

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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 instruct you in the good and the right way.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And far be it from me to sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will serve the Lord, and shew you the good and the right way.
















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