And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.
1 Samuel 12:21
Surrounding context
12:20 Then Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.
12:21 And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.
12:22 For the LORD will not forsake His people, for His great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you His people.