Psalms 34:14 net — Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

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"Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!"

— Psalms 34:14, NET Bible

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KJV
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
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ASV
“Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it. ”
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WEB
“Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it.”
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DRB
“As a neighbour and as an own brother, so did I please: as one mourning and sorrowful so was I humbled.”
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BBE
“Be turned from evil, and do good; make a search for peace, desiring it with all your heart.”
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KJVA
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.

The godly cry out and the LORD hears; he saves them from all their troubles.

Psalms 34:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:14 say?

Psalms 34:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!”

Where is Psalms 34:14 in the Bible?

Psalms 34:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 14.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 34:14.

What translation should I read Psalms 34:14 in?

Psalms 34:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 34:14?

Psalms 34:14 reads (NET): “Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 34:14 net — Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

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