Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Cross-reference

Psalm 37:27 Citation

Psalm 37:27 repeats the exact command to turn from evil and do good, promising lasting dwelling.

Psalm 97:10 Parallel

In Psalm 97:10, loving the Lord means hating evil, which parallels the call to depart from evil.

Psalm 120:7 Contrast

Psalm 120:7 expresses a desire for peace but faces conflict — contrasting with the call to actively pursue peace in Psalm 34:14.

Romans 12:9 Parallel

Romans 12:9 echoes the same call to turn from evil and embrace good, adding the dimension of sincere love.

3 John 1:11 Parallel

3 John 1:11 mirrors the same dichotomy: reject evil, embrace good, with the added assurance that doing good comes from God.

1 Peter 3:11 directly quotes Psalm 34:14, applying the same call to turn from evil and pursue peace.

James 3:18 Parallel

In James 3:18, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by peacemakers, echoing the pursuit of peace.

James 3:17 Related theme

In James 3:17, wisdom from above is described as peaceable, linking to the doing good and seeking peace.

In Hebrews 12:14, the command to follow peace with all men directly mirrors the call to seek and pursue peace.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

Titus 2:14 connects Christ's redemption to the same call: turning from evil and being zealous for good works.

2 Timothy 2:19 quotes the same imperative to depart from iniquity, grounding it in God's knowledge of His people.

In 2 Corinthians 13:11, Paul exhorts believers to live in peace, directly paralleling the command to seek peace.

In Romans 12:18, Paul echoes this call to live peaceably with all men, as much as possible.

Job 28:28 Parallel

Job 28:28 defines wisdom as fearing the Lord and turning from evil, linking this ethical command to true understanding.

Proverbs 3:7 also commands to fear the Lord and turn away from evil, pairing the same two actions.

Matthew 5:9 Parallel

Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, directly aligning with the call to pursue peace in Psalm 34:14.

Isaiah 1:17 Parallel

Isaiah 1:17 commands to learn to do good and seek justice, echoing the 'do good' and 'seek peace' here.

Isaiah 1:16 Parallel

Isaiah 1:16 calls to cease doing evil, reinforcing the same call to turn away from evil deeds.

Proverbs 16:17 says the upright's highway turns aside from evil, directly mirroring the command to turn from evil.

Job 1:8 Parallel

In Job 1:8, Job is described as one who eschews evil, directly paralleling the command to depart from evil.

Amos 5:15 Parallel

Amos 5:15 directly parallels 'hate evil, love good' and adds establishing justice for God's grace.

Romans 14:19 explicitly says 'pursue peace' and adds edification, directly paralleling the command.

1 Timothy 6:11 commands fleeing evil and pursuing righteousness, listing virtues, similar to departing from evil and doing good.

Proverbs 8:13 equates the fear of the Lord with hatred of evil, deepening the motive behind turning from evil.

Proverbs 13:19 echoes the call to turn from evil, contrasting the wise who desire fulfillment with fools who abhor it.

Hebrews 13:16 emphasizes doing good and sharing as sacrifices pleasing to God, echoing the 'do good' command.

Galatians 6:10 expands on 'do good' by specifying the target: all people, especially fellow believers.

Ezekiel 18:31 urges casting away transgressions and getting a new heart, paralleling the call to depart from evil.

Romans 14:17 Related theme

In Romans 14:17, peace is listed as a key aspect of God's kingdom, connecting to the pursuit of peace here.

Acts 10:38 Parallel

Acts 10:38 shows Jesus as the ultimate example of 'doing good' — healing and opposing evil.