²⁶ He is always generous and lends freely. His descendants are a blessing. ²⁷ Depart from evil and do good,
So you will abide forever.
²⁸ Jehovah loves justice, and he will not abandon his godly ones. They will be kept safe forever, but the descendants of the wicked will be destroyed.

Phrases

Depart from Evil

Do Good

Live Forever

Turn Aside

What is Good

Cross References

Psalm 34:14

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

Job 28:28

To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away 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

Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.

Isaiah 1:16-17

Wash yourselves! Become clean! Get your evil deeds out of my sight. Stop doing evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.

2 Timothy 2:19

The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace (divine influence) of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all men,

Titus 3:8

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Titus 3:14

Help our people learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they are not unfruitful.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget (neglect) to do good and to communicate (fellowship) (share), for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:21

make you perfect (mature) in every good thing. May you do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 John 2:16-17

The entire world, the desire of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of material wealth, is not from the Father, but is from the world.