Ezekiel 18:23,32
Ezekiel 18:23 New Century Version (NCV)
I do not really want the wicked to die, says the Lord GOD. I want them to stop their bad ways and live.
Ezekiel 18:32 New Century Version (NCV)
I do not want anyone to die, says the Lord GOD, so change your hearts and lives so you may live.
Ezekiel 18:21-23 The Message (MSG)
“But a wicked person who turns his back on that life of sin and keeps all my statutes, living a just and righteous life, he’ll live, really live. He won’t die. I won’t keep a list of all the things he did wrong. He will live. Do you think I take any pleasure in the death of wicked men and women? Isn’t it my pleasure that they turn around, no longer living wrong but living right—really living?
Ezekiel 18:30-32 The Message (MSG)
“The upshot is this, Israel: I’ll judge each of you according to the way you live. So turn around! Turn your backs on your rebellious living so that sin won’t drag you down. Clean house. No more rebellions, please. Get a new heart! Get a new spirit! Why would you choose to die, Israel? I take no pleasure in anyone’s death. Decree of GOD, the Master. “Make a clean break! Live!”
Ezekiel 18:23 King James Version (KJV)
Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Ezekiel 18:32 King James Version (KJV)
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
Ezekiel 18:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares the Lord GOD, “rather than that he should turn from his ways and live?
Ezekiel 18:32 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.”
Ezekiel 18:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked? saith the Lord Jehovah; and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?
Ezekiel 18:32 American Standard Version (ASV)
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord Jehovah: wherefore turn yourselves, and live.
Ezekiel 18:23 New International Version (NIV)
Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign LORD. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?
Ezekiel 18:32 New International Version (NIV)
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!
Ezekiel 18:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?” says the Lord GOD, “and not that he should turn from his ways and live?
Ezekiel 18:32 New King James Version (NKJV)
For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord GOD. “Therefore turn and live!”
Ezekiel 18:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” says the Lord GOD, “rather than that he should turn [away] from his [malevolent] acts and live?
Ezekiel 18:32 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” says the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live!”
Ezekiel 18:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Do you think that I like to see wicked people die? says the Sovereign LORD. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live.
Ezekiel 18:32 New Living Translation (NLT)
I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign LORD. Turn back and live!
Ezekiel 18:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I, Lord YAHWEH, say: Do you think I enjoy seeing the wicked die? I would much rather see him renounce his sins and live!
Ezekiel 18:32 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I find no pleasure watching anyone die, so repent and live! I, Lord YAHWEH, have spoken.”