Psa 34:14 | MHM | STEP | v. 14 : Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14 ). Next, David says we must turn away from all evil actions and instead do what is good. It is not enough to avoid bad things—we should also do positive deeds. We should look for peace with others and do our best to keep it, making an effort to live in harmony, because God blesses peacemakers (Matthew 5:9 ).

‏ Psalms 34:14

v. 14: Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14 ^a). Next, David says we must turn away from all evil actions and instead do what is good. It is not enough to avoid bad things—we should also do positive deeds. We should look for peace with others and do our best to keep it, making an effort to live in harmony, because God blesses peacemakers (Matthew 5:9 ^b).