Malachi 2:5-7

New Catholic Bible

⁵ My covenant with him
    was one of life and peace,
    which I bestowed on him.
He revered me
    and held my name in awe.
⁶ The instruction he offered was true,
    and no dishonesty issued from his mouth.
He walked with me in integrity and uprightness,
    and he turned many away from a sinful life.
⁷ The lips of a priest should safeguard knowledge,
    and people should seek instruction from his mouth
    because he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.