Psalms 37:27
Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”
Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
Titus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Titus 3:14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will 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 →