Parallel Verses
NET Bible
"But if a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing according to all the abominable practices the wicked carry out, will he live? All his righteous acts will not be remembered; because of the unfaithful acts he has done and the sin he has committed, he will die.
New American Standard Bible
“But when a righteous man
King James Version
But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Holman Bible
But when a righteous person turns from his righteousness
International Standard Version
But when the righteous person abandons his righteous deeds and commits evil, detestable practices, as wicked people do, he won't live, will he? None of the righteous acts that he had done will be remembered. He'll die in his treacherous unfaithfulness and sins that he had committed."
A Conservative Version
But when a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that a wicked man does, shall he live? None of his righteous deeds that he has done shall be remembered. I
American Standard Version
But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? None of his righteous deeds that he hath done shall be remembered: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Amplified
“But when the righteous man turns away from his righteousness and commits sin and acts in accordance with all the repulsive things that the wicked man does, will he live? All of his righteous deeds which he has done will not be remembered because of the treachery that he has committed and for his sin which he has committed; for them he shall die.
Bible in Basic English
But when the upright man, turning away from his righteousness, does evil, like all the disgusting things which the evil man does, will he have life? Not one of his upright acts will be kept in memory: in the wrong which he has done and in his sin death will overtake him.
Darby Translation
And when the righteous turneth from his righteousness and practiseth what is wrong, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked doeth, shall he live? None of his righteous acts which he hath done shall be remembered: in his unfaithfulness which he hath wrought, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Julia Smith Translation
And in the just turning back from his justice, and doing iniquity according to all the abominations which the unjust one did, will he do and live? all his justices which he did shall not be remembered: in his transgression which he transgressed and in his sins which he sinned, in them he shall die.
King James 2000
But when the righteous turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? All his righteousness that he has done shall not be remembered: in his trespass that he has trespassed, and in his sin that he has sinned, in them shall he die.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And {when the righteous turns} from his righteousness, so that he does injustice, and does all of the detestable things that the wicked do, then will he live [because of] all of his righteousness that he did? [Those things] will not be remembered because of his infidelity that he displayed, and because of his {sin that he committed}. Through them he shall die.
Modern King James verseion
But when the righteous turns from his righteousness and does injustice, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked do, shall he live? All his righteousness that he has done shall not be remembered; in his trespass that he has trespassed, and in his sin that he has sinned, in them he shall die.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And so if a righteous turn from his righteousness and do wickedness, and shall do like unto all the abominations which a wicked doth, shall he live? No, none of those righteousness that he did shall be remembered. But in the wickedness which he wrought, and in the sin which he did, in them shall he die.
New Heart English Bible
But when the righteous turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? None of his righteous deeds that he has done shall be remembered: in his trespass that he has trespassed, and in his sin that he has sinned, in them shall he die.
The Emphasized Bible
But when a righteous man I shall turn away I from his righteousness and do that which is perverse, Shall do according to all the abominations which the lawless man hath done Shall he live? None of his righteous acts which he hath done shall be remembered, In his treachery wherein he hath been treacherous, And in his sin wherein he hath sinned In them, shall he die.
Webster
But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
World English Bible
But when the righteous turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? None of his righteous deeds that he has done shall be remembered: in his trespass that he has trespassed, and in his sin that he has sinned, in them shall he die.
Youngs Literal Translation
And in the turning back of the righteous from his righteousness, And he hath done perversity, According to all the abominations That the wicked hath done, he doth -- thus he liveth, All his righteousnesses that he hath done are not remembered, For his trespass that he hath trespassed, And for his sin that he hath sinned, For them he doth die.
Interlinear
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Ts@daqah
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Tow`ebah
Ts@daqah
Zakar
Ma`al
Chatta'ah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 18:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Just Treatment Of Individuals, Both Righteous And Wicked
23 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? 24 "But if a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing according to all the abominable practices the wicked carry out, will he live? All his righteous acts will not be remembered; because of the unfaithful acts he has done and the sin he has committed, he will die. 25 "Yet you say, 'The Lord's conduct is unjust!' Hear, O house of Israel: Is my conduct unjust? Is it not your conduct that is unjust?
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11
"I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from me and has not done what I told him to do." Samuel became angry and he cried out to the Lord all that night.
Ezekiel 33:18
When a righteous man turns from his godliness and commits iniquity, he will die for it.
2 Chronicles 24:2
Joash did what the Lord approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
2 Chronicles 24:17-22
After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice.
Proverbs 21:16
The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.
Ezekiel 18:22
None of the sins he has committed will be held against him; because of the righteousness he has done, he will live.
Ezekiel 18:26
When a righteous person turns back from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing, he will die for it; because of the wrongdoing he has done, he will die.
Ezekiel 33:12-13
"And you, son of man, say to your people, 'The righteousness of the righteous will not deliver him if he rebels. As for the wicked, his wickedness will not make him stumble if he turns from it. The righteous will not be able to live by his righteousness if he sins.'
Galatians 3:4
Have you suffered so many things for nothing? -- if indeed it was for nothing.
Psalm 36:3-4
The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.
Psalm 125:5
As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the Lord remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!
Proverbs 14:32
The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.
Ezekiel 3:20-21
"When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I set an obstacle before him, he will die. If you have not warned him, he will die for his sin. The righteous deeds he performed will not be considered, but I will hold you accountable for his death.
Ezekiel 18:10-13
"Suppose such a man has a violent son who sheds blood and does any of these things mentioned previously
Ezekiel 18:18
As for his father, because he practices extortion, robs his brother, and does what is not good among his people, he will die for his iniquity.
Ezekiel 20:27
"Therefore, speak to the house of Israel, son of man, and tell them, 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: In this way too your fathers blasphemed me when they were unfaithful to me.
Zephaniah 1:6
and those who turn their backs on the Lord and do not want the Lord's help or guidance."
Matthew 7:22-23
On that day, many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, and in your name cast out demons and do many powerful deeds?'
Matthew 12:43-45
"When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but does not find it.
Matthew 13:20-21
The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.
Mark 13:13
You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
John 6:66-70
After this many of his disciples quit following him and did not accompany him any longer.
John 8:21
Then Jesus said to them again, "I am going away, and you will look for me but will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come."
John 8:24
Thus I told you that you will die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins."
Romans 1:28-31
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
Galatians 5:7
You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?
2 Timothy 3:1-5
But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
Hebrews 6:4-6
For it is impossible in the case of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, become partakers of the Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 10:26-31
For if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins is left for us,
Hebrews 10:38-39
But my righteous one will live by faith, and if he shrinks back, I take no pleasure in him.
2 Peter 2:18-22
For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error.
1 John 2:19
They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us, because if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But they went out from us to demonstrate that all of them do not belong to us.
1 John 5:16-18
If anyone sees his fellow Christian committing a sin not resulting in death, he should ask, and God will grant life to the person who commits a sin not resulting in death. There is a sin resulting in death. I do not say that he should ask about that.
2 John 1:8
Watch out, so that you do not lose the things we have worked for, but receive a full reward.
Jude 1:12
These men are dangerous reefs at your love feasts, feasting without reverence, feeding only themselves. They are waterless clouds, carried along by the winds; autumn trees without fruit -- twice dead, uprooted;
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.