1 Samuel 12:21

English Standard Version

21 And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. (1Sa 12:20; Jer 16:19; Hab 2:18; 1Co 8:4) 

New International Version

21 Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. 

New International Reader’s Version

21 Don’t turn away and worship statues of gods. They are useless. They can’t do you any good. They can’t save you either. They are completely useless. 

King James Version

21 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things , which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain. 

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