Psalm 34:14

New English Translation

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 120:7

I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

Psalm 39:2

I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew;

Proverbs 13:14

Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 4:24

Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

Acts 10:38

with respect to Jesus from Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

Romans 12:9

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

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

2 Timothy 2:19

However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

1 Peter 3:11

And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.