Ezekiel 18:23

Revised Version 1885

Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked? saith the Lord GOD and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God take away life, but deviseth means, that he that is banished be not an outcast from him.

Job 37:23

Touching the Almighty, we can not find him out; he is excellent in power: And in judgement and plenteous justice he will not afflict.

Psalm 147:11

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his mercy.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.

Lamentations 3:33

For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD wherefore turn yourselves, and live.

Ezekiel 33:11

Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Hosea 11:8

How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

Luke 15:10

Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Luke 15:32

But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

1 Timothy 2:4

who willeth that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

James 2:13

For judgement is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgement.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.