17 “Yet [a]your fellow citizens say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right,’ when it is their own way that is not right. 18 When the righteous turns from his righteousness and (A)commits injustice, then he shall die in [b]it. 19 But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and practices justice and righteousness, he will live by them. 20 Yet you say, ‘(B)The way of the Lord is not right.’ I will judge each of you according to his ways, house of Israel.”

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 33:17 Lit the sons of your people
  2. Ezekiel 33:18 Lit them

17 “‘But your people say, “The Lord’s way isn’t fair,”(A) even though it is their own way that isn’t fair. 18 When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and commits injustice, he will die for it. 19 But if a wicked person turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of it. 20 Yet you say, “The Lord’s way isn’t fair.” I will judge each of you according to his ways, house of Israel.’”

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