Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good; So thou shalt dwell in the land for ever.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26He is ever merciful and lendeth, And his offspring shall be blessed.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it!
Psalms 102:28The children of thy servants shall dwell securely, And their posterity shall be established before thee.
Proverbs 16:17It is the highway of the upright to depart from evil; He that taketh heed to his way preserveth his life.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil to any one; but ever follow that which is good, both toward one another and toward all.
Titus 2:11For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation to all men, was manifested,
Titus 3:14And let those also who belong to us learn to practise good works for the necessary wants that arise, 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 →