Psalm 34:14
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 34Meaning
Turn from evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue it; biblical peace is active moral work and never requires staying in abuse, concealing wrongdoing, or abandoning necessary boundaries.
Wisdom for life and peace
Verses 11–14 teach the fear of the LORD through guarded speech, turning from evil, doing good, and actively pursuing peace.
Read carefully
Turn from evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue it; biblical peace is active moral work and never requires staying in abuse, concealing wrongdoing, or abandoning necessary boundaries.
Reflection
Turn from evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue it; biblical peace is active moral work and never requires staying in abuse, concealing wrongdoing, or abandoning necessary boundaries.