²⁶ The righteous is ever merciful, and lendeth gently; therefore shall his seed be blessed. ²⁷ Flee from evil, and do the thing that is good, and dwell for evermore. ²⁸ For the LORD loveth the thing that is right; he forsaketh not his saints, but they are preserved forever. The unrighteous shall be punished; as for the seed of the ungodly, it shall be rooted out.

Phrases

Depart from Evil

Do Good

Live Forever

Turn Aside

What is Good

Cross References

Psalm 34:14

Eschew evil, and do good; seek peace, and ensue it.

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, 'Behold, to fear the LORD is wisdom: and to forsake evil, is understanding.'"

Psalm 102:28

The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall prosper in thy sight.

Proverbs 16:6

With loving mercy and faithfulness, sins be forgiven; and whoso searcheth the LORD eschewth evil.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.

Isaiah 1:16-17

Thus saith the LORD God: Wash and be clean; put away the wickedness of your imaginations out of my sight. Cease to do evil and learn to do well.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

2 Timothy 2:19

But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared

Titus 3:8

This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Titus 3:14

And let ours also learn to excel in good works as far forth as need requireth, that they be not unfruitful.

Hebrews 13:16

To do good, and to distribute, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Hebrews 13:21

make you perfect in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ: To whom be praise for ever while the world endureth. Amen.

1 John 2:16-17

For all that is in the world - as the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of goods - are not of the father: but of the world.