^{21 Ref} But if the evil-doer, turning away from all the sins which he has done, keeps my rules and does what is ordered and right, life will certainly be his; death will not be his fate.

^{22 Ref} Not one of the sins which he has done will be kept in memory against him: in the righteousness which he has done he will have life.

^{23 Ref} Have I any pleasure in the death of the evil-doer? says the Lord: am I not pleased if he is turned from his way so that he may have life?