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15 [a]But not one has (A)done so, even one who has a remnant of the Spirit. And [b]what did that one do while he was seeking a (B)godly seed? Be careful then to keep your spirit, and let no one deal (C)treacherously against the wife of your youth. 16 For [c]I hate [d](D)divorce,” says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “and [e]him who covers his garment with [f](E)wrong,” says Yahweh of hosts. “Be careful then to keep your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously.”

17 You have (F)wearied Yahweh with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied Him?” In that you say, “(G)Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of Yahweh, and He (H)delights in them,” or, “(I)Where is the God of (J)justice?”

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:15 Or Did He not make one, although He had the remnant
  2. Malachi 2:15 Or why one? He sought a godly offspring.
  3. Malachi 2:16 Lit He hates
  4. Malachi 2:16 Lit sending away
  5. Malachi 2:16 Lit he covers
  6. Malachi 2:16 Or violence