Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
King James Version
In Context
13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
15The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Cross References
Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalms 39:2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children 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 →