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13 Then make sure you don’t speak evil words[a]
or use deceptive speech.[b]
14 Turn away from evil and do what is right.[c]
Strive for peace and promote it.[d]
15 The Lord pays attention to the godly
and hears their cry for help.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 34:13 tn Heb “guard your tongue from evil.”
  2. Psalm 34:13 tn Heb “and your lips from speaking deception.”
  3. Psalm 34:14 tn Or “do good.”
  4. Psalm 34:14 tn Heb “seek peace and pursue it.”
  5. Psalm 34:15 tn Heb “the eyes of the Lord [are] toward the godly, and his ears [are] toward their cry for help.”