Psalms 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
In Context
13Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.
15The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Cross References
Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Psalms 39:2I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.
Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will 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 →