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Psalms 34:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 34:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 34 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Psalms 34:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. David continues practical instruction on fearing LORD with three imperatives addressing behavior. This moves from speech (v. 13) to conduct, establishing that godliness requires both negative separation (depart from evil) and positive action (do good, pursue peace).Depart from evil commands separation. Depart (sur) means turn aside, turn away, remove oneself. Evil (ra') means bad, wicked, harmful, morally wrong. This is active rejection, not passive avoidance. Requires identifying what God calls evil then decisively turning away. Reform...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 34:14
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“and do good. Live securely forever.”
“and do good. Let him seek peace”
“and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord”
“don't imitate that which is evil”
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
“as much as it is up to you”
“then peaceful”
“and depart from evil.”
“let us follow after things which make for peace”
“brothers”