John Gill Commentary Ezekiel 18:27

"Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive." — Ezekiel 18:27 (ASV)

Again, when the wicked [man] turns away from his wickedness
that he has committed
Repents of his sins, and forsakes the vicious course of life he has lived: and does that which is lawful and right ;
or "judgment" and "righteousness" ^F14 ; 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, pestilence, the sword, or captivity; he shall be preserved, and not be involved in calamities and distress: or, "shall quicken his own soul" ^F15 ; which, in a spiritual sense, is only done by the Spirit and grace of God, and not by man himself; nor is the enjoyment of eternal life by the works of men, but through the grace of God, and righteousness of Christ.

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FOOTNOTES:

• F14: (hqduw jpvm) "judicium et justitiam", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Calvin, Cocceius.
• F15: (hyxy wvpn ta awh) "animam suam vivificabit", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Calvin; "vivificat", Cocceius.