Bible Verses about

Pursuit Of Evil


1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Proverbs 11:19

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

1 Peter 3:11

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

1 Corinthians 10:6

Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

Proverbs 12:28

In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Amos 5:14

Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

Ecclesiastes 2:17

Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Proverbs 10:16

The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Proverbs 1:18

And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.

Proverbs 2:14

Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;