John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:27
Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed ,.... Repents of his sins, and forsakes the vicious course of life he has lived: and doeth that which is lawful and right ; or "judgment" and "righteousness" F14 משפט וצדקה "judicium et justitiam", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Calvin, Cocceius. ; that which is agreeable to the law and will of God, and is just and right between man and man: he shall save his soul alive ; from famine,... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 18:21-29
We have here another rule of judgment which God will go by in dealing with us, by which is further demonstrated the equity of his government. The former showed that God will reward or punish according to the change made in the family or succession, for the better or for the worse; here he shows that he will reward or punish according to the change made in the person himself, whether for the better or the worse. While we are in this world we are in a state of probation; the time of trial lasts... read more