[a](A)True instruction was in his mouth and injustice was not found on his lips; he walked (B)with Me in peace and justice, and he (C)turned many back from wrongdoing. For the lips of a priest should maintain (D)knowledge, and people should (E)seek [b]instruction from his mouth; for he is the (F)messenger of the Lord of armies. But as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have caused many to (G)stumble [c]by the instruction; you have (H)ruined the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of armies.

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:6 Or Law of truth
  2. Malachi 2:7 Or the Law
  3. Malachi 2:8 Or in the Law

True instruction(A) was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked(B) with me in peace(C) and uprightness,(D) and turned many from sin.(E)

“For the lips of a priest(F) ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger(G) of the Lord Almighty and people seek instruction from his mouth.(H) But you have turned from the way(I) and by your teaching have caused many to stumble;(J) you have violated the covenant(K) with Levi,”(L) says the Lord Almighty.

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