Ezekiel 33:18

18 When the upright man, turning away from his righteousness, does evil, death will overtake him in it.

Ezekiel 33:18 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 33:18

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness
This and what is said in the following verse are clear instances of the equality, justness, and goodness of the ways of God; and are again repeated, if possible, to make it clear and plain to them that their charge and complaint were groundless; (See Gill on Ezekiel 18:24), (See Gill on Ezekiel 18:26).

Ezekiel 33:18 In-Context

16 Not one of the sins which he has done will be kept in mind against him: he has done what is ordered and right, life will certainly be his.

17 But the children of your people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: when it is they whose way is not equal.

18 When the upright man, turning away from his righteousness, does evil, death will overtake him in it.

19 And when the evil man, turning away from his evil-doing, does what is ordered and right, he will get life by it.

20 And still you say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O children of Israel, I will be your judge, giving to everyone the reward of his ways.