Psalm 37:27
Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore."
Word-by-Word Analysis
סוּר
çûwr
to turn off (literal or figurative)
רַע
raʻ
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
טוֹב
ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...
יָשַׁב
yâshab
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
דּוֹר
dôwr
properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
Key Terms in This Verse
דּוֹר dôwr
properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
Study H1755 →יָשַׁב yâshab
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
Study H3427 →טוֹב ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...
Study H2896 →Cross References
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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.
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.
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 ...
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
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