Malachi 1:12-14

New International Version - UK

¹² ‘But you profane it by saying, “The Lord’s table is defiled,” and, “Its food is contemptible.” ¹³ And you say, “What a burden!” and you sniff at it contemptuously,’ says the Lord Almighty.

‘When you bring injured, lame or diseased animals and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept them from your hands?’ says the Lord. ¹⁴ ‘Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and my name is to be feared among the nations.