Malachi 1:7-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁷ “By presenting defiled food on My altar.”

You ask: “How have we defiled You?”^(A)

When you say: “The Lord’s table is contemptible.”^(B)

⁸ “When you present a blind animal for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present a lame or sick animal, is it not wrong?^(C) Bring it to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the Lord of Hosts. ⁹ “And now ask for God’s favor. Will He be gracious to us?^(D) Since this has come from your hands, will He show any of you favor?”^(E) asks the Lord of Hosts.