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1 Samuel 12:21
ESV And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty.
NIV Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless.
NASB Indeed, you must not turn aside, for then you would go after useless things which cannot benefit or save, because they are useless.
CSB Don’t turn away to follow worthless things that can’t profit or rescue you; they are worthless.
NLT Don’t go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you — they are totally useless!
KJV And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.
NKJV And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.

What does 1 Samuel 12:21 mean?

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