1 Samuel 12:22 in the King James Version
For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.
Context
21 Don’t turn away to go after vain things which can’t profit or deliver, for they are vain.
22 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself.
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 instruct you in the good and the right way.