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.
1 Samuel 12:22
Surrounding context
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.
12:23 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.