Bible Verses

His mouth taught the true doctrine, and nothing evil came from his lips; he walked in harmony with me, being peaceful and upright, and he brought many people back from their wickedness.

My covenant with him spoke of life and peace, and I gave him these; it also emphasized respect, and he honored me and reverenced my name.

And you will realize that it was I who threatened to put an end to my Covenant with Levi, your ancestor, says the Lord.

I will curse you, for none of you takes his ministry seriously. Right now, I am going to break your arm, throw dung in your face, the very dung of your animals, and sweep you away with them.

or concern yourself with glorifying my name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send a curse on you and even curse your blessings.

This warning is also for you, priests. If you do not listen to it

Cursed is the deceiver who, after promising me a bull from his herd, sacrifices a stunted animal. For I am a great king, and my name is respected among all nations, declares the Lord of hosts.

When you complain that you dislike this food, you insult me, says the Lord. You bring a stolen, lame, or diseased animal to sacrifice to me. Do you think I will accept it?

But you insult my name when you say, “The Lord’s table is dirty, and his food is worthless.”

See, from the rising of the sun to its setting, all nations honor my name, and everywhere incense is offered along with a pure offering. I am rightly esteemed among the nations, declares the Lord of hosts.