[a](A)True instruction was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked (B)with Me in peace and uprightness, and he (C)turned many back from iniquity. For the lips of a priest should preserve (D)knowledge, and [b]men should (E)seek [c]instruction from his mouth; for he is the (F)messenger of the Lord of hosts. But as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have caused many to (G)stumble [d]by the instruction; you have [e](H)corrupted the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of hosts.

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:6 Or Law of truth
  2. Malachi 2:7 Lit they
  3. Malachi 2:7 Or law
  4. Malachi 2:8 Or in the law
  5. Malachi 2:8 Or violated

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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