Psalm 34:14

New King James Version

Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And 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; And dwell forevermore.

Psalm 39:2

I was mute with silence, I held my peace even from good; And my sorrow was stirred up.

Proverbs 13:14

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be 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 the perverse mouth I hate.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called 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 depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:9

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

Romans 14:17

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, 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, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all people, and 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 what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.