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Berean Standard Bible

“Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Psalms 34:14

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Study note

Psalms 34 is a psalm of David linked to the time he escaped from King Abimelech by pretending madness. After praising God for rescue, David turns to teach the reader how to live in the fear of the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it.

King James Version (KJV)

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be turned from evil, and do good; make a search for peace, desiring it with all your heart.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Apártate del mal, y haz el bien; busca la paz, y síguela.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Apártense del mal y hagan el bien. Procuren vivir en paz con todo el mundo; esfuércense en ello.

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