Psalm 34:14

New Century Version

Stop doing evil and do good. Look for peace and work for it.

Cross References

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom; to stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 120:7

When I talk peace, they want war.

Psalm 37:27

Stop doing evil and do good, so you will live forever.

Psalm 39:2

So I kept very quiet. I didn’t even say anything good, but I became even more upset.

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t depend on your own wisdom. Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.

Proverbs 4:24

Don’t use your mouth to tell lies; don’t ever say things that are not true.

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the Lord, you will also hate evil. I hate pride and bragging, evil ways and lies.

Matthew 5:9

They are blessed who work for peace, for they will be called God’s children.

Acts 10:38

You know about Jesus from Nazareth, that God gave him the Holy Spirit and power. You know how Jesus went everywhere doing good and healing those who were ruled by the devil, because God was with him.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live in peace with everyone.

Romans 12:9

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.

Romans 14:17

In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important. The important things are living right with God, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Live in harmony. Do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work as we have already told you.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s strong foundation continues to stand. These words are written on the seal: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Everyone who wants to belong to the Lord must stop doing wrong.”

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us so he might pay the price to free us from all evil and to make us pure people who belong only to him—people who are always wanting to do good deeds.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live in peace with all people, and try to live free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

1 Peter 3:11

He must stop doing evil and do good. He must look for peace and work for it.

3 John 1:11

My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. The one who does good belongs to God. But the one who does evil has never known God.