Ezekiel 44:10-14

New International Version

¹⁰ “‘The Levites who went far from me when Israel went astray^(A) and who wandered from me after their idols must bear the consequences of their sin.^{(B) 11} They may serve in my sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and serving in it; they may slaughter the burnt offerings^(C) and sacrifices for the people and stand before the people and serve them.^{(D) 12} But because they served them in the presence of their idols and made the people of Israel fall^(E) into sin, therefore I have sworn with uplifted hand^(F) that they must bear the consequences of their sin, declares the Sovereign Lord.^{(G) 13} They are not to come near to serve me as priests or come near any of my holy things or my most holy offerings; they must bear the shame^(H) of their detestable practices.^{(I) 14} And I will appoint them to guard the temple for all the work that is to be done in it.^(J)