Psalm 34:12-16

Easy-to-Read Version

¹² Do you want to enjoy life?
    Do you want to have many happy days?
¹³ Then avoid saying anything hurtful,
    and never let a lie come out of your mouth.
¹⁴ Stop doing anything evil, and do good.
    Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.
¹⁵ The Lord watches over those who do what is right,
    and he hears their prayers.
¹⁶ But the Lord is against those who do evil,
    so they are forgotten soon after they die.