The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.
Ezekiel 18:32 - Revised Standard Version CI For I have no pleasure in the death of any one, says the Lord God; so turn, and live.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For I have no pleasure in the death of him who dies, says the Lord God. Therefore turn (be converted) and live! American Standard Version (1901) For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord Jehovah: wherefore turn yourselves, and live. Common English Bible I most certainly don’t want anyone to die! This is what the LORD God says. Change your ways, and live! Catholic Public Domain Version For I do not desire the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. So return and live." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For I desire not the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God, return ye and live. |
The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.
let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
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?
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?
Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord of hosts: Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts.
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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.