^{22 Ref} For the Lord will not give his people up, because of the honour of his name; for it was the Lord's pleasure to make of you a people for himself.

^{23 Ref} And as for me, never will I go against the orders of the Lord by giving up my prayers for you: but I will go on teaching you the good and right way.

^{24 Ref} Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has done for you.

^{25 Ref} But if you still do evil, destruction will overtake you and your king.