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Psalms 37:27

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the Lord loveth judgment,.... Righteousness, or righteous actions, when done according to his will, from love, in faith, and to his glory; see Psa 11:7; or to minister judgment to the people, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Depart from evil, and do good - This is the sum of all that is said in the psalm; the great lesson inculcated and enforced by all these references to the effects of good and evil conduct. All these…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 37:21-33

These verses are much to the same purport with the foregoing verses of this psalm, for it is a subject worthy to be dwelt upon. Observe here,

I. What is required of us as the way to our happiness,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Once more the teacher addresses his disciple, as in Psa 37:37 ff. The first line is identical with Psa 34:14 a(see note): the second line is virtually a promise, and might be rendered so shall thou…