Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26All day long he deals graciously, and lends. His offspring is blessed.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28The children of your servants will continue. Their offspring will be established before you.”
Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.
Titus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
Titus 3:14Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, 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 →