And they turned back, and broke covenant, even as also their fathers; they became like a crooked bow.

But them that turn aside to crooked ways the Lord will lead away with the workers of iniquity; [but] peace [shall be] upon Israel.

Forasmuch as David did that which was right in the sight of the Lord; he turned not from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life.

Because they turned aside from the law of God, and did not regard His ordinances,

They have turned [aside] to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to hear My words, and behold, they have gone after strange gods, to serve them. And the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken My covenant which I made with their fathers.

and them that turn aside from the Lord, and them that seek not the Lord, and them that cleave not to the Lord.

Remember Lot's wife.

The proud have transgressed exceedingly; but I swerved not from Your law.

Many are they that persecute me and oppress me; [but] I have not declined from Your testimonies.

And I will go forth according to His commandments, for I have kept His ways; and I shall not turn aside from His commandments,

neither shall I transgress; but I have hid His words in my bosom.

So then, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

You are witnesses, and [so is] God, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we were to you that believe;