26. When 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.
27. But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.
28. He will certainly live because he thought it over and turned from all the transgressions he had committed; he will not die.
29. But 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.” This 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.
31. Throw off all the transgressions you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, house of Israel?
32. For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death.” This is the declaration of the Lord God. “So repent and live!