Psalms 37:27 · KJV
“Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.”
— Psalms 37:27
{He is} ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed {is} blessed. {ever: Heb. all the day}
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.
Psalms 37 — Context
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. {ever: Heb. all the day}
27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD {men} depart from evil.
1 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}.
1 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.
Hebrews 13:16
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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. {sure: or, steady}
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, {hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared}
Hebrews 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. {working: or, doing}