Ezekiel 18:23

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Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked? says the Lord Yahweh; and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?
World English Bible (WEB)
Have I any pleasure{H2654}{(H8799)} at all{H2654}{(H8800)} that the wicked{H7563} should die{H4194}? saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}: and not that he should return{H7725}{(H8800)} from his ways{H1870}, and live{H2421}{(H8804)}?
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Do I at all desire the death of the wicked? An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, Is it not in his turning back from his way—And he hath lived?
Young's Literal Translation

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