Psalm 34:14

God's Word

Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!

Cross References

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 120:7

I am for peace, but when I talk about it, they only talk about war.

Psalm 37:27

Avoid evil, do good, and live forever.

Psalm 39:2

I remained totally speechless. I kept silent, although it did me no good. While I was deep in thought, my pain grew worse.

Proverbs 13:14

The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 4:24

Remove dishonesty from your mouth. Put deceptive speech far away from your lips.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.

Acts 10:38

You know that God anointed Jesus from Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went everywhere and did good things, such as healing everyone who was under the devil’s power. Jesus did these things because God was with him.

Romans 12:18

As much as it is possible, live in peace with everyone.

Romans 12:9

Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

2 Corinthians 13:11

With that, brothers and sisters, I must say goodbye. Make sure that you improve. Accept my encouragement. Share the same attitude and live in peace. The God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 6:10

Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Also, make it your goal to live quietly, do your work, and earn your own living, as we ordered you.

2 Timothy 2:19

In spite of all that, God’s ⌞people⌟ have a solid foundation. These words are engraved on it: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Whoever worships the Lord must give up doing wrong.”

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every sin and to cleanse us so that we can be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good things.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.

1 Peter 3:11

They must turn away from evil and do good. They must seek peace and pursue it.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.