Psalms 37:27

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Turn aside from evil, and do good, and dwell for all time.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC36:27

Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever.

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE36:27

Turn aside from evil, and do good; and dwell for ever.

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WLC

ס֣וּר מֵ֭רָע וַעֲשֵׂה־ט֗וֹב וּשְׁכֹ֥ן לְעוֹלָֽם׃

LXX-Br36:27

Ἔκκλινον ἀπὸ κακοῦ, καὶ ποίησον ἀγαθὸν, καὶ κατασκήνου εἰς αἰῶνα αἰῶνος.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
• Proverbs 16:6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
• 1 John 2:16–17For 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. The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the…
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
• Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• Titus 2:11–14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, as we await the…
• 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.”
• Hebrews 13:21equip 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.
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Titus 3:8This 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.
• Isaiah 1:16–17Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”
• Psalms 102:28The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”
• Proverbs 16:17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
• Titus 3:14And 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.

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