Psalm 37:27


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

Psalm 34:14


Turn away from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.

Job 28:28


“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 102:28


“The children of Your servants will continue,
And their descendants will be established before You.”

Proverbs 16:6


By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

Proverbs 16:17


The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil;
He who guards his way protects his life (soul).

Isaiah 1:16-17


“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;
Get your evil deeds out of My sight.
Stop doing evil,

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”

Titus 2:11-14

For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:21

equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 John 2:16-17

For all that is in the world—the lust and sensual craving of the flesh and the lust and longing of the eyes and the boastful pride of life [pretentious confidence in one’s resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father, but are from the world.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

General references

Psalm 37:29

The righteous will inherit the land
And live in it forever.