Malachi 2:6-8

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⁶ ·They taught the true teachings [True law/instruction/^LTorah was in his mouth] and ·spoke no lies [no iniquity was found on his lips]. With peace and ·honesty [integrity] they ·did what I said they should do [walked with me], and they kept many people from sinning.

⁷ “·A priest [^LThe lips of a priest] should ·teach what he knows [preserve/guard knowledge; Deut. 33:10], and people should ·learn the teachings [seek instruction] from ·him [^Lhis mouth], because he is the messenger of the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; ^Tof hosts]. ⁸ But you priests have ·stopped obeying me [^Lturned from the way/path]. With your teachings you have caused many people to ·do wrong [stumble]. You have ·broken [corrupted] the ·agreement [covenant; treaty] with ·the tribe of Levi [^LLevi]!” says the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; ^Tof hosts].