27. And when the wicked turn from their wicked deeds and act justly and responsibly, they will preserve their lives.
28. When they become alarmed and turn away from all their sins, they will surely live; they won’t die.
29. Yet the house of Israel says, "My Lord’s way doesn’t measure up." Is it my ways that don’t measure up? Isn’t it your ways that don’t measure up, house of Israel?
30. Therefore, I will judge each of you according to your ways, house of Israel. This is what the Lord God says. Turn, turn away from all your sins. Don’t let them be sinful obstacles for you.
31. Abandon all of your repeated sins. Make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, house of Israel?
32. I most certainly don’t want anyone to die! This is what the Lord God says. Change your ways, and live!