Ezekiel 18:23 “Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord G…”

Ezekiel 18:23

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?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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?

World English Bible

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?

American Standard Version

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?

Geneva Bible 1599

Haue I any desire that the wicked should die, sayth the Lord God? or shall he not liue, if he returne from his wayes?

Darby Translation

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?

Young's Literal Translation

Do I at all desire the death of the wicked? An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, Is it not in his turning back from his way — And he hath lived?

Bible in Basic English

Have I any pleasure in the death of the evil-doer? says the Lord: am I not pleased if he is turned from his way so that he may have life?

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Cross references

“I any”

Ezekiel 33:11 1 Timothy 2:4 2 Peter 3:9 Ezekiel 18:32 Hosea 11:8 Lamentations 3:33

Ezekiel 33:11 · BSB

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…

1 Timothy 2:4 · BSB

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

2 Peter 3:9 · BSB

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.

Ezekiel 18:32 · BSB

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

Hosea 11:8 · BSB

How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!

Lamentations 3:33 · BSB

For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

“not that”

Psalm 147:11 Luke 15:10 Luke 15:32 Luke 15:4–7 Luke 15:22–24 Micah 7:18

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

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

Luke 15:10 · BSB

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

Luke 15:32 · BSB

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.’”

Luke 15:4–7 · BSB

“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?

Luke 15:22–24 · BSB

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.

Micah 7:18 · BSB

Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

24But 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.

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