Ezekiel 33:18

18 When good people turn back from living good lives and plunge into sin, they'll die for 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 None of his sins will be kept on the books. He's doing what's right, living a good life. He'll live.

17 "'Your people say, "The Master's way isn't fair." But it's the way they're living that isn't fair.

18 When good people turn back from living good lives and plunge into sin, they'll die for it.

19 And when a wicked person turns away from his wicked life and starts living a just and righteous life, he'll come alive.

20 "'Still, you keep on saying, "The Master's way isn't fair." We'll see, Israel. I'll decide on each of you exactly according to how you live.'"