1. The word of the Lord came to me again, saying:
2. What do you mean in using this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying: “The fathers have eaten sour grapes,and the children’s teeth are set on edge”?
3. As I live, says the Lord God, you shall not have occasion anymore to use this proverb in Israel.
4. All souls are Mine. The soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is Mine. The soul who sins shall die.
5. But if a man is righteousand does that which is lawful and right,
6. and has not eaten on the mountains;nor has he lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel,nor has he defiled his neighbor’s wife,nor has he approached a woman during her impurity;