Parallel Verses

Youngs 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;

New American Standard 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.

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:

Holman 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.

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.

A Conservative Version

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against LORD in ceasing to pray for you. But I will instruct you in 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.

Amplified

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.

Bible in Basic English

And as for me, never will I go against the orders of the Lord by giving up my prayers for you: but I will go on teaching you the good and right way.

Darby 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.

Julia Smith 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.

King James 2000

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:

Lexham Expanded Bible

Also, as for me, far be it from me {that I should sin} against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the good and righteous way.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Moreover, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in leaving praying for you and to show you the good and right way.

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.

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.

The Emphasized Bible

As for me also, far be it from me, that I should sin against Yahweh, by ceasing to pray for you, - but I will direct you, in the good and right way.

Webster

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:

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Moreover as for me
אנכי 
'anokiy 
I, which, me
Usage: 354

חללה חלילה 
Chaliylah 
God forbid, far be it, be...far, Lord forbid,
Usage: 20

to pray
פּלל 
Palal 
Usage: 84

for you but I will teach
ירא ירה 
Yarah 
Usage: 83

References

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Context Readings

Samuel's Charge To Israel

22 for Jehovah doth not leave His people, on account of His great name; for Jehovah hath been pleased to make you to Him for a people. 23 '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; 24 only, fear ye Jehovah, and ye have served Him in truth with all your heart, for see that which He hath made great with you;

Cross References

1 Kings 8:36

then Thou dost hear in the heavens, and hast forgiven the sin of Thy servants, and of Thy people Israel, for Thou directest them the good way in which they go, and hast given rain on Thy land which Thou hast given to Thy people for inheritance.

Proverbs 4:11

In a way of wisdom I have directed thee, I have caused thee to tread in paths of uprightness.

Psalm 34:11

Come ye, children, hearken to me, The fear of Jehovah I do teach you.

Romans 1:9

for God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the good news of His Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you,

Colossians 1:9

Because of this, we also, from the day in which we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

2 Timothy 1:3

I am thankful to God, whom I serve from progenitors in a pure conscience, that unceasingly I have remembrance concerning thee in my supplications night and day,

2 Chronicles 6:27

then Thou dost hear in the heavens, and hast forgiven the sin of Thy servants, and of Thy people Israel, because Thou directest them unto the good way in which they walk, and hast given rain on Thy land that Thou hast given to Thy people for an inheritance.

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus said Jehovah: Stand ye by the ways and see, and ask for paths of old, Where is this -- the good way? and go ye in it, And find rest for yourselves. And they say, 'We do not go.'

1 Thessalonians 3:10

night and day exceedingly beseeching, that we might see your face, and perfect the things lacking in your faith.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written by the upright, words of truth.

Acts 12:5

Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,

Acts 20:20

how nothing I did keep back of what things are profitable, not to declare to you, and to teach you publicly, and in every house,

Colossians 1:28

whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,

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