Ezekiel 18:23

Tree of Life Version

“Do I delight at all in the death of the wicked?” It is a declaration of Adonai. “Rather, should he not return from his ways, and live?

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

For we will all surely die and be like water spilt on the ground that cannot be gathered up again. Yet God does not take away life but rather, He devises plans so that a banished person may not remain an outcast from Him.

Job 37:23

Shaddai, we cannot find Him! He is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness He does not oppress.

Psalm 147:11

Adonai delights in those who revere Him, in those who trust in His lovingkindness.

Jeremiah 31:20

Erect road markers, set up signposts! Set your heart toward the highway, the way by which you traveled! Return, O virgin Israel, return to your cities.

Lamentations 3:33

For He does not afflict from His heart or grieve the sons of men.

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies”—it is a declaration of Adonai—“so return, and live!”

Ezekiel 33:11

Say to them: ‘As I live’—it is a declaration of Adonai—‘I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Return, return from your evil ways. Why will you die, O house of Israel?’

Hosea 11:8

“How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I surrender you, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I set you as Zeboim? My heart is turning over within Me. My compassions are kindled.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like You pardoning iniquity, overlooking transgression, for the remnant of His heritage? He will not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy.

Luke 15:10

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

Luke 15:32

But it was right to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead but has come back to life! He was lost, but is found.’”

1 Timothy 2:4

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

James 2:13

For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some consider slowness. Rather, He is being patient toward you—not wanting anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance.