KJV ORIGINAL
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Turn away from evil and do what is good; look for peace and chase after it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling us to actively avoid wrongdoing, choose good actions, and work hard to create peace in our relationships and world.
📚 Historical Context
This is from Psalm 34, written by David when he pretended to be insane to escape from King Abimelech (called Achish in 1 Samuel). David had learned through his dangerous experiences that wisdom comes from fearing God and living righteously. This psalm is an acrostic poem in Hebrew, with each verse beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, making it easier to memorize these life principles.
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