Malachi 2:16-17

Expanded Bible

¹⁶ The Lord God of Israel says, “·I hate divorce. And I hate the person who [or The one who hates and divorces] ·does cruel things as easily as he puts on clothes [^Lcovers his clothes in violence],” says the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; ^Tof hosts].

So be ·careful [on your guard]. And do not ·break your trust [be unfaithful].

The Special Day of Judging

¹⁷ You have ·tired [wearied] the Lord with your words.

You ask, “How have we ·tired [wearied] him?”

You did it by saying, “·The Lord thinks [^LIn the Lord’s eyes] anyone who does evil is good, and he is pleased with them.” Or you asked, “Where is the God ·who is fair [of justice]?”