Ezekiel 33:5

5 His death is his own fault, because he paid no attention to the warning. If he had paid attention, he could have escaped.

Ezekiel 33:5 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 33:5

He heard the sound of the trumpet
The alarm of the enemy being at hand, and so was inexcusable: and took not warning;
which that gave him: his blood shall be upon him;
the fault shall be imputed to himself, and not another; and he must bear it himself, and answer for it, and not the watchman: but he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul;
who, hearing the sound of the trumpet, prepares for his own defence, and provides for his safety, he shall save his life, and not fall into the enemies' hands.

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Ezekiel 33:5 In-Context

3 When he sees the enemy approaching, he sounds the alarm to warn everyone.
4 If someone hears it but pays no attention and the enemy comes and kills him, then he is to blame for his own death.
5 His death is his own fault, because he paid no attention to the warning. If he had paid attention, he could have escaped.
6 If, however, the lookout sees the enemy coming and does not sound the alarm, the enemy will come and kill those sinners, but I will hold the lookout responsible for their death.
7 "Now, mortal man, I am making you a lookout for the nation of Israel. You must pass on to them the warnings I give you.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.