Malachi 2:7-9 ▼

7 For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and instruction they should seek from his mouth, for he is the messenger of YHWH of Hosts.

8 And you⁺ have turned aside from the way, you⁺ have caused many to stumble by your instruction; you⁺ have corrupted the covenant of Levi,” says YHWH of Hosts.

9 “And also I have made you⁺ despised and low before all the people, according to the measure by which you⁺ were not keeping guard of My ways, and were lifting faces regarding the instruction.”