The Soul Who Sins Shall Die

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"So now you say, 'ADONAI's way isn't fair.' Listen, house of Isra'el! Is it my way that is unfair? or your ways that are unfair?

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When the righteous person turns away from his righteousness and commits wickedness, he will die for it - for the wickedness he commits he will die.

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And when the wicked person turns away from all the wickedness he has committed and does what is lawful and right, he will save his life.

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Because he thinks it over and repents of all the transgressions he committed, he will certainly live, not die.

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Yet the house of Isra'el says, 'ADONAI's way isn't fair.' House of Isra'el, is it my ways that are unfair, or your ways that are unfair?

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Therefore, house of Isra'el, I will judge each of you according to his ways," says Adonai ELOHIM. "Repent, and turn yourselves away from all your transgressions, so that they will not be a stumblingblock that brings guilt upon you.

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Throw far away from yourselves all your crimes that you committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit; for why should you die, house of Isra'el?

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I take no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies," says Adonai ELOHIM, "so turn yourselves around, and live!

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