[a](A)True instruction was in his mouth and injustice was not found on his lips; he walked (B)with Me in peace and justice, and he (C)turned many back from wrongdoing. For the lips of a priest should maintain (D)knowledge, and people should (E)seek [b]instruction from his mouth; for he is the (F)messenger of the Lord of armies. But as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have caused many to (G)stumble [c]by the instruction; you have (H)ruined the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of armies.

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:6 Or Law of truth
  2. Malachi 2:7 Or the Law
  3. Malachi 2:8 Or in the Law

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