Psalms 34:14

Turn from evil, do good, and actively seek and pursue peace.

Cross-references · 24

• Ps 37:27Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.
• 1 Pet 3:11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
• Heb 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• 3 Jn 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
• Rom 12:9Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
• Rom 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
• Jas 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• Prov 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
• Rom 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• 2 Cor 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.
• 1 Th 4:11and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
• Matt 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
• 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.
• Rom 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
• Prov 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
• Prov 13:14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
• Ps 120:7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• 2 Tim 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.”
• Isa 1:16–17Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
• 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.
• Prov 16:16–17How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
• Gal 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• Heb 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

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