Psalm 37:27

The Message

Turn your back on evil, work for the good and don’t quit. God loves this kind of thing, never turns away from his friends.

Cross References

Psalm 34:14

Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace—don’t let it get away!

Psalm 34:15

God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan.

Proverbs 16:17

The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.

Proverbs 16:6

Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God deflects evil.

2 Timothy 2:19

Meanwhile, God’s firm foundation is as firm as ever, these sentences engraved on the stones: god knows who belongs to him. steer clear of evil, all you who name god as god.

Titus 3:14

Our people have to learn to be diligent in their work so that all necessities are met (especially among the needy) and they don’t end up with nothing to show for their lives.

Hebrews 13:16

Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets.