Psalm 37:27 “Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.”

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

World English Bible

Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

American Standard Version

Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.

Geneva Bible 1599

Flee from euill and doe good, and dwell for euer.

Darby Translation

Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore;

Young's Literal Translation

Turn aside from evil, and do good, and dwell to the age.

Bible in Basic English

Be turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.

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Cross references

“Depart”

Psalm 34:14 Proverbs 16:6 2 Timothy 2:19 Titus 2:11–14 Job 28:28 Proverbs 16:17

Psalm 34:14 · BSB

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Proverbs 16:6 · BSB

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, 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 2:11–14 · BSB

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

Job 28:28 · BSB

And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Proverbs 16:17 · BSB

The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

“do good”

1 Thessalonians 5:15 Hebrews 13:16 Hebrews 13:21 Titus 3:8 Titus 3:14 1 John 2:16

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Titus 3:14 · BSB

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

1 John 2:16 · BSB

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.

Also

Psalm 102:28

Psalm 102:28 · BSB

The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.

28For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

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