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? Cross References 1 Timothy 2:4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Job 37:23 The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. Psalm 147:11 The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in anyone's death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Ezekiel 33:11 Say to them: 'As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?' 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? 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 Ezekiel 33:11 Lamentations 3:33 not that Exodus 34:6,7 Job 33:27,28 Psalm 147:11 |