Mal 2:7-8 | ESV | STEP | For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge , and people should seek instruction from his mouth , for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts .

‏ Malachi 2:7-8

7 For ^athe lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people ^{▼▼Hebrew they} should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts. 8 But you have turned aside from the way. ^cYou have caused many to stumble by your instruction. You have corrupted ^dthe covenant of Levi, says the Lord of hosts,