Psalms 34:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
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BSBPD
“Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Turn aside from evil and do good, Seek peace and pursue it.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 34:14 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- Psalms 37:27Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.
- Psalms 39:2I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.
- Psalms 120:7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.
- Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
- Proverbs 4:24Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.
- Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
- Proverbs 13:14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Isaiah 1:16Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
- Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
- Romans 12:9Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
- Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
- 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
- Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
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