32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
32 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
32 For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord GOD; so turn, and live."
32 I take no pleasure in anyone's death. Decree of God, the Master. "Make a clean break! Live!"
32 For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies," says the Lord God. "Therefore turn and live!
32 I don't want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord . Turn back and live!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 18:32
Commentary on Ezekiel 18:30-32
(Read Ezekiel 18:30-32)
The Lord will judge each of the Israelites according to his ways. On this is grounded an exhortation to repent, and to make them a new heart and a new spirit. God does not command what cannot be done, but admonishes us to do what is in our power, and to pray for what is not. Ordinances and means are appointed, directions and promises are given, that those who desire this change may seek it from God.