Malachi 3:14-16
International Standard Version
14 You said, ‘It is futile to serve God,’ and, ‘What did we get out of it[a] when we carried out his requirements and went about like mourners in the presence of the Lord of the Heavenly Armies?’ 15 and, ‘Now we call the arrogant one blessed. Those who do evil prosper and those who challenge God escape the consequences.’”[b]
The Repentance of the Righteous
16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other. The Lord listened and took note,[c] and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the Lord and honor His name.
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- Malachi 3:14 Lit. What gain
- Malachi 3:15 The Heb. lacks the consequences
- Malachi 3:16 Lit. heard
Malachi 3:14-16
New International Version
14 “You have said, ‘It is futile(A) to serve(B) God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements(C) and going about like mourners(D) before the Lord Almighty? 15 But now we call the arrogant(E) blessed. Certainly evildoers(F) prosper,(G) and even when they put God to the test, they get away with it.’”
The Faithful Remnant
16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard.(H) A scroll(I) of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared(J) the Lord and honored his name.
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