Psalms 34:14

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

Cross References (24)

  • Psalms 37:27 (144)

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

  • 1 Peter 3:11 (63)

    He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

  • Hebrews 12:14 (55)

    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • 3 John 1:11 (32)

    Beloved, 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 s

  • Romans 12:9 (24)

    Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

  • Romans 12:18 (23)

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

  • James 3:17–18 (21)

    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit,

  • Proverbs 3:7 (19)

    Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Romans 14:19 (19)

    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:11 (12)

    Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God o

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (8)

    and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

  • Titus 2:14 (7)

    He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zeal

  • Matthew 5:9 (7)

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

  • Romans 14:17 (6)

    For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  • Proverbs 8:13 (3)

    To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

  • Proverbs 13:14 (3)

    The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

  • Job 28:28 (2)

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

  • 2 Timothy 2:19 (2)

    Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who ca

  • Psalms 120:7 (2)

    I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

  • Isaiah 1:16–17 (0)

    Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

  • Acts 10:38 (-4)

    how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing

  • Galatians 6:10 (-5)

    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

  • Proverbs 16:16–17 (-5)

    How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Hebrews 13:16 (-6)

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