Psalms 34:14 (KJV) speaks to peacemaking, obedience, and holiness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
1 Peter 3:11“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Psalms 119:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 34:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 34:14 reads: "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it." The verse speaks to peacemaking, obedience, and holiness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 34 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 34:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it." is Psalms 34:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 34.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 34:14?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 34:14 include 1 Peter 3:11, John 14:27, and Romans 12:18. Reading them alongside Psalms 34:14 deepens the theme of peacemaking.
How can I pray with Psalms 34:14?
Read Psalms 34:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.