Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14(34-15) Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28(102-29) The children of Thy servants shall dwell securely, and their seed shall be established before Thee.'
Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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 →