Psalms 34:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 34:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 34:14 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 34:14 — KJV
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
— Psalms 34:14 (KJV)
Psalms 34:14 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 34:14
“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 34:14: evil, good, seek
“Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. prosperity: Heb. good”
Shares key themes with Psalms 34:14: good, seek, peace
“Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 34:14: good, seek, peace
“Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 34:14: evil, good, pursue
“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 34:14: depart, evil, good
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