And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Psalm 34:14 - New Revised Standard Version Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Depart from evil and do good; seek, inquire for, and crave peace and pursue (go after) it! American Standard Version (1901) Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it. Common English Bible Turn away from evil! Do good! Seek peace and go after it! Catholic Public Domain Version Like a neighbor, and like our brother, so did I please; like one mourning and contrite, so was I humbled. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As a neighbour and as an own brother, so did I please: as one mourning and sorrowful so was I humbled. |
And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
I was silent and still; I held my peace to no avail; my distress grew worse,
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so that one may avoid the snares of death.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
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.
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.
to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you,
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.”
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.
Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it.
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.