Ezekiel 18:29

World English Bible (2000)

Yet says the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. house of Israel, are not my ways equal? Aren't your ways unequal?

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:3 : 3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
  • Ezek 18:2 : 2 What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
  • Ezek 18:25 : 25 Yet you say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, house of Israel: Is my way not equal? Aren't your ways unequal?

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