Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Again, when a wicked man turns away
King James Version
Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Holman Bible
But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.
International Standard Version
When a wicked person quits his wicked behavior and does what's just and right, he'll be enabled to live.
A Conservative Version
Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
American Standard Version
Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Amplified
Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life.
Bible in Basic English
Again, when the evil-doer, turning away from the evil he has done, does what is ordered and right, he will have life for his soul.
Darby Translation
And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness which he hath committed, and doeth judgment and justice, he shall keep his soul alive.
Julia Smith Translation
And in the unjust one turning back from his injustice which he did; and he will do judgment and justice, he shall save his soul alive.
King James 2000
Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And when the wicked turns from his wickedness that he did and he does justice and righteousness, {he will preserve his life}.
Modern King James verseion
Again, when the wicked turns away from his wickedness that he has committed and does that which is lawful and righteous, he shall save his soul alive.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when a wicked turneth from his wickedness and doth justly and righteously, he shall save his soul:
NET Bible
When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.
New Heart English Bible
Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
The Emphasized Bible
But when a lawless man turneth away from his lawlessness which he hath done, And hath done justice and righteousness He, shall save his own soul, alive:
Webster
Again, when a wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
World English Bible
Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Youngs Literal Translation
And in the turning back of the wicked From his wickedness that he hath done, And he doth judgment and righteousness, He his soul doth keep alive.
Themes
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
Condescension of God » Expostulates with backsliding israel
Conversion » Promises connected with
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 18:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Just Treatment Of Individuals, Both Righteous And Wicked
26
When a righteous person turns away from doing right and does evil things, he will die. He will die because of the evil things he has done.
27 Again, when a wicked man turns away
Cross References
Isaiah 1:18
Come now, let us reason together (make things right) (correct matters) between us! Says Jehovah. Though your sins are like scarlet, they will become as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they will become as white as wool.
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to Jehovah, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Ezekiel 18:21
If the wicked man turns from all his sins and observes all my statutes and practices justice and righteousness, he shall live; he shall not die.
Ezekiel 33:5
They heard the sound of the horn but ignored its warning. In that case they are responsible for their own deaths. If they had taken the warning they would have saved themselves.
Matthew 9:13
You should learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Matthew 21:28-32
What do you think? A man had two sons. He asked the first to work today in the vineyard.
Acts 2:40
He gave a thorough witness with many words and exhorted them, saying: Save yourselves from this indecent generation.
Acts 3:19
Repent therefore, and turn around, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times (seasons) of refreshing shall come from the presence of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 18:18, 19)
Acts 20:21
I witnessed to both Jews and to Greeks about repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 26:20
I preached first to Damascus, and to Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the people of the nations, that they should repent and turn to God, and prove their repentance by deeds.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things. When you do this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.