The (A)priests did not say, ‘Where is the Lord?’
And those who handle the Law (B)did not know Me;
The [a]rulers also revolted against Me,
And the (C)prophets prophesied by Baal
And walked after (D)things that were of no benefit.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 2:8 Lit shepherds

The priests did not ask,
    ‘Where is the Lord?’
Those who deal with the law did not know me;(A)
    the leaders(B) rebelled against me.
The prophets prophesied by Baal,(C)
    following worthless idols.(D)

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For the lips of a priest should maintain (A)knowledge, and people should (B)seek [a]instruction from his mouth; for he is the (C)messenger of the Lord of armies.

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:7 Or the Law

“For the lips of a priest(A) ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger(B) of the Lord Almighty and people seek instruction from his mouth.(C)

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