Psalms 37:27
Turn away from evil and do good and you will live in the land forever.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26They are ever lavishly lending, and their children are fountains of blessing.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28The children of your servants abide, evermore shall their seed be before you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with everyone.
Titus 2:11For the loving kindness of God has been revealed, bringing salvation for all,
Titus 3:14Let all our people learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives 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 →