Ezekiel 33:19

When the wicked turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful and right, he will live by it.

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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 turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he will even die therein.

20Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is not fair.” House of Israel, I will judge every one of you after his ways.’”

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:27Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he will save 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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