Ezekiel 33:18

When the righteous man turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he dieth because of it.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.

In Context

17And yet the sons of thy people say, “The way of the Lord is not right!” But it is their way which is not right.

19And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness, and doeth that which is just and right, he shall live thereby.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:26When a righteous man turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and on this account dieth, for his iniquity which he hath done doth he die.

Hebrews 10:38Now my righteous man shall live by faith; but if he draw back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.”

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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