Ezekiel 18:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

We must all die, we are like water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; but God will not take away the life of him who devises means not to keep his banished one an outcast.

Job 37:23

The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.

Psalm 147:11

but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he my darling child? For as often as I speak against him, I do remember him still. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the Lord.

Lamentations 3:33

for he does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of any one, says the Lord God; so turn, and live.”

Ezekiel 33:11

Say to them, As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Hosea 11:8

How can I give you up, O Ephraim! How can I hand you over, O Israel! How can I make you like Admah! How can I treat you like Zeboiim! My heart recoils within me, my compassion grows warm and tender.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like thee, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger for ever because he delights in steadfast love.

Luke 15:10

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15:32

It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’ ”

1 Timothy 2:4

who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy; yet mercy triumphs over judgment.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.