Psalms 37:27
Turn from evil, and do good, and so settle down, unto times age-abiding.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
In Context
26All day long, is he showing favour and lending, his seed, therefore, shall have a blessing.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from wickedness and do good, Aim at well-being, and pursue it.
Psalms 102:28The children of thy servants, shall continue,—And, their seed, before thee, be established.
Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:
Titus 2:11For the favour of God, bringing salvation for all men, hath shone forth,
Titus 3:14Moreover, let our own learn to be forward, in honourable works, for the necessary uses, 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 →