Psalms 34:14

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 34

“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”Psalms 34:14

What Does Psalms 34:14 Mean?

Psalms 34:14 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 14 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Peace (Shalom).

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 34:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 37:27“Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.”1 Peter 3:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”Romans 12:9“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”Romans 12:18“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Proverbs 3:7“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”Psalms 97:10“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”2 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.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”2 Corinthians 13:11“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Titus 2:14“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”Psalms 120:7“I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.”Romans 14:17“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”

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