For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live.”
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?
Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?
for he does not afflict from his heart or grieve the children of men.
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