For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person; yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.
Ezekiel 18:23 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition 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? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked? says the Lord, and not rather that he should turn from his evil way and return [to his God] and live? American Standard Version (1901) 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? Common English Bible Do I take pleasure in the death of the wicked? says the LORD God. Certainly not! If they change their ways, they will live. Catholic Public Domain Version How could it be my will that an impious man should die, says the Lord God, and not that he should be converted from his ways and live? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Is it my will that a sinner should die, saith the Lord God, and not that he should be converted from his ways and live? |
For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person; yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Is E´phra-im my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake 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.
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
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?
How shall I give thee up, E´phra-im? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zebo´im? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
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.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath showed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.