Ezekiel 18:23

Do I desire perchance the death of the wicked? said the Lord GOD, Shall he not live if he should leave his ways?

Ezekiel 33:11

Say unto them, As I live, said the Lord GOD, I do not desire the death of the wicked but that the wicked turn from his way and that he live; turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Psalm 147:11

The LORD takes pleasure in those that fear him, in those that wait upon his mercy.

Ezekiel 18:32

For I do not desire the death of him that dies, said the Lord GOD; therefore turn yourselves, and ye shall live.

1 Timothy 2:4

who desires that all men be saved and come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like unto thee that pardons iniquity, and passes over the rebellion with the remnant of his heritage? He did not retain his anger for ever because he delights in mercy.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not late concerning his promise, as some count lateness, but is patient with us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Exodus 34:6-7

And as the LORD passed by before him, he proclaimed, I AM, I AM strong, merciful, and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in mercy and truth,

Job 33:27-28

He looks upon men, and if any say, I have sinned and perverted that which was right, and it did not profit me;

Jeremiah 31:20

Peradventure is Ephraim a precious son unto me? Peradventure is he unto me a delightful child? With all this since I spoke of him, I have remembered him constantly. Therefore my bowels are troubled for him; in tenderness I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.

Lamentations 3:33

Caph For he does not afflict nor grieve the sons of men from his heart.

Hosea 11:8

How must I leave thee, Ephraim? how shall I give thee up, Israel? how could I make thee as Admah? nor set thee as Zeboim? my heart churns within me; all my compassion is inflamed.

Luke 15:4-7

What man of you having a hundred sheep if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after that which is lost until he finds it?

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

Luke 15:22-24

But the father said to his slaves, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet

Luke 15:32

It was necessary that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.

James 2:13

For judgment without mercy shall be done unto the one that has shown no mercy; and mercy boasts against judgment.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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?

General references

Bible References

I any

Ezekiel 18:32
For I do not desire the death of him that dies, said the Lord GOD; therefore turn yourselves, and ye shall live.
Ezekiel 33:11
Say unto them, As I live, said the Lord GOD, I do not desire the death of the wicked but that the wicked turn from his way and that he live; turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Lamentations 3:33
Caph For he does not afflict nor grieve the sons of men from his heart.
Hosea 11:8
How must I leave thee, Ephraim? how shall I give thee up, Israel? how could I make thee as Admah? nor set thee as Zeboim? my heart churns within me; all my compassion is inflamed.
1 Timothy 2:4
who desires that all men be saved and come unto the knowledge of the truth.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not late concerning his promise, as some count lateness, but is patient with us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Not that

Exodus 34:6
And as the LORD passed by before him, he proclaimed, I AM, I AM strong, merciful, and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in mercy and truth,
Job 33:27
He looks upon men, and if any say, I have sinned and perverted that which was right, and it did not profit me;
Psalm 147:11
The LORD takes pleasure in those that fear him, in those that wait upon his mercy.
Jeremiah 31:20
Peradventure is Ephraim a precious son unto me? Peradventure is he unto me a delightful child? With all this since I spoke of him, I have remembered him constantly. Therefore my bowels are troubled for him; in tenderness I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee that pardons iniquity, and passes over the rebellion with the remnant of his heritage? He did not retain his anger for ever because he delights in mercy.
Luke 15:4
What man of you having a hundred sheep if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after that which is lost until he finds it?
James 2:13
For judgment without mercy shall be done unto the one that has shown no mercy; and mercy boasts against judgment.

General references

Proverbs 12:28
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.