Psalm 34:14

Modern English Version

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 120:7

I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!

Psalm 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good; so shall you abide forever.

Psalm 39:2

I was mute in silence; I held my peace to no avail, but my anguish grew worse.

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn a man away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Proverbs 4:24

Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way and perverse speech do I hate.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God does not mean eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which produce peace and the things that build up one another.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be complete, be of good comfort, be of one mind, and live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

2 Timothy 2:19

But the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good and to share. For with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

1 Peter 3:11

Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. Whoever does good is from God, but whoever does evil has not seen God.