Psalms 37:27
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- 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.
- DARBY
- Depart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore;
- BLB
- Turn away from evil and do good, and you will dwell forever.
- ÅB
- Vik fra ondt og gjør godt!
Så skal du bli boende til evig tid. - OTB
- Vend deg bort fra det onde og gjør godt,
Så skal du bo i landet for evig. - B1930
- Vik fra ondt og gjør godt! Så skal du bli boende til evig tid. / < SLM 37, 3.>
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Read in contextProverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Read in context1 John 2:16–17
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Read in context1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Read in contextHebrews 13:16
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Read in contextTitus 2:11–14
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Read in contextHebrews 13:21
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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