Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26all the day he is gracious and lendeth, and his seed shall be a blessing.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28The children of thy servants shall abide, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
Titus 2:11For the grace of God which carries with it salvation for all men has appeared,
Titus 3:14and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, 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 →