# Turn away from evil
Here "Turn away" is a metaphor for avoiding evil. Alternate translation: "Refuse to do evil" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# Seek peace
Here "seek" means to be concerned about peace. Alternate translation: "Try hard to live in peace with other people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])