Ezekiel 33:19

And when the wicked returneth from his wickedness, and executeth justice and righteousness, he shall surely live therefore.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.

In Context

18When the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and doth what is wrong, he shall even die therefore.

20Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equitable. Every one after his own ways will I judge you, O house of Israel.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:27Again, when the wicked turneth away from his wickedness which he hath committed, and executeth justice and righteousness: he shall indeed preserve his soul alive.

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 33:11-21

The Cavils of the People Answered. ( b. c. 587.) 10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? 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? 12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy… Read the whole commentary →

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