Ezekiel 18:26–32

²⁶When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has practiced. ²⁷But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life. ²⁸He will certainly live because he thought it over and turned from all the transgressions he had committed; he will not die. ²⁹But the house of Israel says, ‘The Lord’s way isn’t fair.’ Is it My ways that are unfair, house of Israel? Instead, isn’t it your ways that are unfair?

³⁰“Therefore, house of Israel, I will judge each one of you according to his ways.” ^kThis is the declaration of the Lord God. “Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so they will not be a stumbling block that causes your punishment. ³¹Throw off all the transgressions you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. ^lWhy should you die, house of Israel? ³²For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death.” This is the declaration of the Lord God. “So repent and live!