Touching the Almighty, we can not find him out; he is excellent in power: And in judgement and plenteous justice he will not afflict.
Ezekiel 18:32 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD wherefore turn yourselves, 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. |
Touching the Almighty, we can not find him out; he is excellent in power: And in judgement and plenteous justice he will not afflict.
Turn ye unto him from whom ye have deeply revolted, O children of Israel.
let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
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?
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?
Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Return unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.
who willeth that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
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.