Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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? New Living Translation “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. English Standard Version Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord GOD, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live? Berean Standard Bible Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? King James Bible 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? New King James Version 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? New American Standard Bible Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares the Lord GOD, “rather than that he would turn from his ways and live? NASB 1995 “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? NASB 1977 “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? Legacy Standard Bible Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares Lord Yahweh, “is it not that he should turn from his ways and live? Amplified Bible 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? Christian Standard Bible Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? ” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. “Instead, don’t I take pleasure when he turns from his ways and lives? Holman Christian Standard Bible Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked?” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. “Instead, don’t I take pleasure when he turns from his ways and lives? American Standard Version 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? Contemporary English Version I, the LORD God, don't like to see wicked people die. I had much rather see them turn back from their sins and live. English Revised Version 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation I don't want wicked people to die." declares the Almighty LORD. "I want them to turn from their evil ways and live. Good News Translation Do you think I enjoy seeing evil people die?" asks the Sovereign LORD. "No, I would rather see them repent and live. International Standard Version "I don't take delight in the death of the wicked, do I?" asks the Lord GOD. "Shouldn't I rather delight when he turns from his wicked ways and lives? Majority Standard Bible Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn?t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? NET Bible Do I actually delight in the death of the wicked, declares the sovereign LORD? Do I not prefer that he turn from his wicked conduct and live? New Heart English Bible Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked?" says the Lord GOD; "and not rather that he should return from his way, and live? Webster's Bible Translation 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? World English Bible Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked?” says the Lord Yahweh, “and not rather that he should return from his way, and live? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo I take pleasure [or] delight in the death of the wicked?” A declaration of Lord YHWH, “Is it not in his turning back from his way—And he has lived? Young's Literal Translation Do I at all desire the death of the wicked? An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, Is it not in his turning back from his way -- And he hath lived? Smith's Literal Translation Delighting, shall I delight in the death of the unjust one? says the Lord Jehovah: not in his turning back from his way and living? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIs it my will that a sinner should die, saith the Lord God, and not that he should be converted from his ways, and live? Catholic Public Domain Version How could it be my will that an impious man should die, says the Lord God, and not that he should be converted from his ways and live? New American Bible Do I find pleasure in the death of the wicked—oracle of the Lord GOD? Do I not rejoice when they turn from their evil way and live? New Revised Standard Version Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord GOD, and not rather that they should turn from their ways and live? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have no pleasure in the death of a sinner, says the LORD God; but rather that he should return from his evil ways and live. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I do not desire the death of a sinner, says THE LORD OF LORDS, but that he would return from his evil way, and he will live OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD; and not rather that he should return from his ways, and live? Brenton Septuagint Translation Shall I at all desire death of the sinner, saith the Lord, as I desire that he should turn from his evil way, and live? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Soul who Sins will Die…22None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. 23Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? 24But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.… Cross References 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. 1 Timothy 2:4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent. Luke 15:10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:32 But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” Matthew 18:14 In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Romans 2:4 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? Acts 17:30-31 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” 1 John 4:9-10 This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Jeremiah 18:7-8 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. Jonah 3:10 When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them. Micah 7:18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Treasury of Scripture Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? said the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? I any Ezekiel 18:32 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. Ezekiel 33:11 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? Lamentations 3:33 For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. not that Exodus 34:6,7 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … Job 33:27,28 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; … Psalm 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Jump to Previous Affirmation Death Declares Desire Die Live Pleased Pleasure Rather Sovereign Turn Turned Way Ways WickedJump to Next Affirmation Death Declares Desire Die Live Pleased Pleasure Rather Sovereign Turn Turned Way Ways WickedEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance Do I take any pleasure The Hebrew word for "pleasure" here is "חֵפֶץ" (chephets), which conveys the idea of delight or desire. This word choice emphasizes God's character as one who does not delight in punishment or destruction. Instead, it reflects His compassionate nature, underscoring that His judgments are not arbitrary but are rooted in justice and mercy. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God is love (1 John 4:8) and desires the well-being of His creation. in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD Wouldn't I prefer he turn from his ways and live? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do I take any pleasureהֶחָפֹ֤ץ (he·ḥā·p̄ōṣ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in the death מ֣וֹת (mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin of the wicked? רָשָׁ֔ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD. יְהוִ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Would I not prefer הֲל֛וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no he turn בְּשׁוּב֥וֹ (bə·šū·ḇōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from his ways מִדְּרָכָ֖יו (mid·də·rā·ḵāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and live? וְחָיָֽה׃ (wə·ḥā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Ezekiel 18:23 NIVEzekiel 18:23 NLT Ezekiel 18:23 ESV Ezekiel 18:23 NASB Ezekiel 18:23 KJV Ezekiel 18:23 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 18:23 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 18:23 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 18:23 French Bible Ezekiel 18:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:23 Have I any pleasure in the death (Ezek. 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