Psalms 37 · Verse 27

Psalms 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Psalms 37:27, King James Version

Psalms 37:27 in other translations

BSBTurn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.
WEBDepart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
ASVDepart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.
YLTTurn aside from evil, and do good, and dwell to the age.
DARBYDepart from evil, and do good, and dwell for evermore;
BBEBe turned from evil, and do good; and your place will be for ever.
WebsterDepart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

What does Psalms 37:27 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 37:27-29
27-29. The exhortation is sustained by the assurance of God's essential rectitude in that providential government which provides perpetual blessings for the good, and perpetual misery for the wicked.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 27 Depart from evil, and do good - Seeing the above is so, depart from all evil - avoid all sin; and let not this be sufficient, do good. The grace of God ever gives this two-fold power to all who receive it; strength to overcome evil, and strength to do that which is right. Dwell for evermore - Be for ever an inhabitant of God's house. This may be also a promise of return to their own land, and of permanent residence there. See Psa 37:9, Psa 37:11, etc.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 37:21-33

The Lord our God requires that we do justly, and render to all their due. It is a great sin for those that are able, to deny the payment of just debts; it is a great misery not to be able to pay them. He that is truly merciful, will be ever merciful. We must leave our sins; learn to do well, and cleave to it. This is true religion. The blessing of God is the spring, sweetness, and security of all earthly enjoyments…

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Psalms 37:27 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ס֣וּרsurturn awayH5493
מֵ֭רָעMe.ro'from evilH7451
וַעֲשֵׂה\־va.'a.seh-and doH6213
ט֗וֹבTovgoodH2896
וּשְׁכֹ֥ןu.she.Khonand dwellH7931
לְעוֹלָֽם\׃le.'o.Lamfor everH5769

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 37:27

  • Psalms 34:14

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

  • Proverbs 16:6

    By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

  • 1 John 2:16-17

    For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:15

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

  • Hebrews 13:16

    But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

  • Titus 2:11-14

    For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

  • Hebrews 13:21

    Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  • Titus 3:8

    This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

  • Isaiah 1:16-17

    Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

  • Psalms 102:28

    The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Depart.
34:14; Job 28:28; Pr 16:6,17; Isa 1:16,17; 2Ti 2:19; Tit 2:11-14
do good.
3
1Th 5:15; Tit 3:8,14; Heb 13:16,21; 1Jo 2:16,17

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Context

  • Psalms 37:26

    He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

  • Psalms 37:27

    Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

  • Psalms 37:28

    For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

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Psalms 37:27 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Apártate del mal, y haz el bien, y vivirás para siempre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Retire-toi du mal, et fais le bien, et demeure pour toujours;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Weiche vom Bösen und tue Gutes, und bleibe ewiglich!