6 (a)(A)True instruction was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked (B)with Me in peace and uprightness, and he (C)turned many back from iniquity. 7 For the lips of a priest should preserve (D)knowledge, and (b)men should (E)seek (c)instruction from his mouth; for he is the (F)messenger of the Lord of hosts. 8 But as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have caused many to (G)stumble (d)by the instruction; you have (e)(H)corrupted the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of hosts.

Footnotes:

a. Malachi 2:6: ['Or ', Law of truth]
b. Malachi 2:7: ['Lit ', they]
c. Malachi 2:7: ['Or ', law]
d. Malachi 2:8: ['Or ', in the law]
e. Malachi 2:8: ['Or ', violated]

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