Psalm 34:14

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, 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 you shall abide forever.

Psalm 39:2

I was silent and still; I held my peace to no avail; my distress grew worse;

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so that one may avoid the snares of death.

Proverbs 3:7

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

Proverbs 4:24

Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

Matthew 5:9

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

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he 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, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good;

Romans 14:17

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

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; 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 work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you,

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”

Titus 2:14

He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

1 Peter 3:11

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

3 John 1:11

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