Psalms 34:14

Like a neighbor, and like our brother, so did I please; like one mourning and contrite, so was I humbled.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

13But as for me, when they were harassing me, I was clothed with haircloth. I humbled my soul with fasting, and my prayer will become my sinews.

15And they have been joyful against me, and they joined together. Scourges have been gathered over me, and I was ignorant of it.

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Cross References

Job 28:28And he said to man, “Behold the fear of the Lord. Such is wisdom. And to withdraw from evil, this is understanding.”

Psalms 39:2I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

Proverbs 3:7Do not seem wise to yourself. Fear God, and withdraw from evil.

Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.

Proverbs 16:16Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:12-22

An Exhortation to Fear God; The Privileges of the Righteous. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord . 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of… Read the whole commentary →

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