1 Samuel 12:21

Samuel’s Farewell Address

20“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.21Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.22Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.

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Berean Standard Bible
Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.
American Standard Version (1901)
and turn ye not aside; for then would ye go after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain.
Bible in Basic English
And do not go from the right way turning to those false gods in which there is no profit and no salvation, for they are false.
Free Bible Version
Don't worship worthless idols that can't help you or save you, for they are nothing.
King James (Authorized) Version
And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.
Translation for Translators
Do not abandon Yahweh and worship useless idols. They cannot help you or save you from your enemies, because they are truly useless.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Do not turn away after empty things that cannot profit or rescue you, because they are useless.
Noah Webster Bible
And turn ye not aside: for then would ye go after vain things , which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.
World English Bible
Don’t turn away to go after vain things which can’t profit or deliver, for they are vain.
Young's Literal Translation
and ye do not turn aside after the vain things which do not profit nor deliver, for they [are] vain,