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Ezekiel 18:23

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21 But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.

22 None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live.

Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?

24 But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.

25 Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is it My way that is unjust? Is it not your ways that are unjust?

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BSB
Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?
KJV
Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?
WEB
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked?” says the Lord GOD, “and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?
ASV
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked? saith the Lord Jehovah; and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?
DARBY
Have I any pleasure at all in the death of the wicked? saith the Lord Jehovah; is it not in his turning from his way, that he may live?
BLB
Do I take any delight [in] the death of the wicked? An utterance of the Lord YHWH. No, in his turning aside from his ways, and he lives?
ÅB
Skulle jeg ha behag i den ugudeliges død? sier Herren, Israels Gud - mon ikke heller i at han vender om fra sin vei og lever?
OTB
Har jeg noen glede i den ugudeliges død," sier Herren Gud, "heller enn at han skulle vende om fra sine veier og leve?
B1930
Skulde jeg ha behag i den ugudeliges død? sier Herren, Israels Gud - mon ikke heller i at han vender om fra sin vei og lever?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Ezekiel 33:11

    Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

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  • 1 Timothy 2:4

    who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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  • 2 Peter 3:9

    The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

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  • Ezekiel 18:32

    For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!

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  • Luke 15:10

    In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

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  • Luke 15:32

    But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

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  • Psalms 147:11

    The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

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  • Luke 15:22–24

    But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

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