Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26All the day long he deals graciously, and lends, and his seed is blessed.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28The sons of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that not any man repays evil for evil to any man, but always pursue the good, both for each other and for all.
Titus 2:11For the saving grace of God has appeared to all men,
Titus 3:14And also let our men learn to be in the lead of good works for the essential needs, so that they may not be unfruitful.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →