Psalm 37:27
New International Version
Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.

New Living Translation
Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever.

English Standard Version
Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever.

Berean Standard Bible
Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

King James Bible
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

New King James Version
Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell forevermore.

New American Standard Bible
Turn from evil and do good, So that you will dwell forever.

NASB 1995
Depart from evil and do good, So you will abide forever.

NASB 1977
Depart from evil, and do good, So you will abide forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
Depart from evil and do good, So you will dwell forever.

Amplified Bible
Depart from evil and do good; And you will dwell [securely in the land] forever.

Christian Standard Bible
Turn away from evil, do what is good, and settle permanently.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Turn away from evil and do what is good, and dwell there forever.

American Standard Version
Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.

Contemporary English Version
If you stop sinning and start doing right, you will keep living and be secure forever.

English Revised Version
Depart from evil, and do good; dwell for evermore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Avoid evil, do good, and live forever.

Good News Translation
Turn away from evil and do good, and your descendants will always live in the land;

International Standard Version
Depart from evil, and do good, and you will live in the land forever.

Majority Standard Bible
Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

NET Bible
Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

New Heart English Bible
Turn away from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

World English Bible
Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Turn aside from evil, and do good, and dwell for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
Turn aside from evil, and do good, and dwell to the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
Depart from evil and do good, and dwell forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Turn away from evil and do good, and dwell forever and ever.

New American Bible
Turn from evil and do good, that you may be settled forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Depart from evil, and do good; so you shall abide forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Depart from evil, and do good; and rest for evermore.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Pass from evil and do good; rest for eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Turn aside from evil, and do good; and dwell for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong
26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. 27Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. 28For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.…

Cross References
Isaiah 1:16-17
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 16:6
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Ezekiel 18:21-23
But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Amos 5:14-15
Seek good, not evil, so that you may live. And the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you have claimed. / Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

1 Peter 3:11
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

James 4:7-8
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. / Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.

Romans 6:12-13
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. / Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.


Treasury of Scripture

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for ever more.

Depart

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

Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Proverbs 16:6,17
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil…

do good

Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

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.

Titus 2:8,14
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you…

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Psalm 37
1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God,
12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked














Turn away from evil
This phrase calls for a decisive action to reject and distance oneself from sin and wrongdoing. The Hebrew root for "turn away" is "סוּר" (sur), which implies a deliberate and conscious decision to change direction. In the context of the Old Testament, this often meant abandoning idolatry and returning to the worship of Yahweh. Historically, the Israelites were frequently admonished by prophets to turn from their evil ways and return to God. This call to repentance is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of moral and spiritual realignment with God's will.

and do good
The phrase "do good" is a positive command that complements the negative command to turn away from evil. The Hebrew word for "good" is "טוֹב" (tov), which encompasses a broad range of meanings including moral goodness, kindness, and beneficial actions. In the biblical context, doing good is often associated with following God's commandments and living a life that reflects His character. This call to action is not merely about avoiding sin but actively pursuing righteousness and justice, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Abraham and David, who sought to live in accordance with God's laws.

so that you will abide forever
This phrase offers a promise of enduring stability and eternal life. The Hebrew word for "abide" is "שָׁכַן" (shakan), which means to dwell or reside. In the biblical narrative, abiding forever is often linked to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The promise of eternal dwelling is not just about physical longevity but also about spiritual security and communion with God. This assurance is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are promised eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. The concept of abiding forever underscores the eternal nature of God's promises and the ultimate hope of believers in the life to come.

Verse 27. - Depart from evil, and do good. The same injunction is given, in exactly the same words, in Psalm 34:14. And dwell for evermore. This is to be understood as a promise, "If thou wilt depart from evil, and do good, then thou shalt dwell in the land for ever" (comp. ver. 3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Turn away
ס֣וּר (sūr)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5493: To turn aside

from evil
מֵ֭רָע (mê·rā‘)
Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

and do
וַעֲשֵׂה־ (wa·‘ă·śêh-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

good,
ט֗וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

so that you will abide
וּשְׁכֹ֥ן (ū·šə·ḵōn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell

forever.
לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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