Psalm 34:14

Tree of Life Version

Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking treachery.

Cross References

Psalm 37:27

Turn from evil and do good, so you may live forever.

Hebrews 12:14

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

1 Peter 3:11

He must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek shalom and pursue it.

3 John 1:11

Loved ones, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Proverbs 3:7

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

Romans 12:18

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

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy—detesting what is evil, holding fast to the good.

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for shalom and for the building up of one another.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Aim for restoration, encourage one another, be of the same mind, live in shalom—and the God of love and shalom will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, just as we directed you—

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself for us so that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and so that He might purify for Himself a chosen people, zealous for good deeds.

Romans 14:17

for the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but righteousness and shalom and joy in the Ruach ha-Kodesh.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.

Job 28:28

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

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness.”

Proverbs 13:14

Wise instruction is a fountain of life, turning one away from snares of death.

Psalm 120:7

I am for shalom and thus I speak, but they are for war!

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all—especially those who belong to the household of faith.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Acts 10:38

You know how God anointed Yeshua of Natzeret with the Ruach ha-Kodesh and power—how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Psalm 39:2

I said: “I will guard my ways, so I will not sin with my tongue. I will muzzle my mouth while the wicked are before me.”

Proverbs 4:24

Put away perversity from your mouth, and keep devious lips far from you.