Malachi 2:6-8

New Catholic Bible

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.
⁸ But you have turned aside from the way
    and caused many to stumble
    as the result of your instruction.
You have destroyed the covenant of Levi,
    says the Lord of hosts.