New International Version (NIV)
23Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign Lord. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?
Ezekiel 18:23
Ezekiel 18:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
23Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares the Lord God, “18:23 Lit is it notrather than that he would turn from his ways and live?
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
23Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares the Lord God, “rather than that he should turn from his ways and live?
Amplified Bible (AMP)
23Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” says the Lord God, “rather than that he should turn [away] from his [malevolent] acts and live?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
23Do 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?
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
23When sinful people die, it does not give me any joy,” announces the Lord and King. “But when they turn away from their sins and live, that makes me very happy.