16 For [a]I hate [b](A)divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “and [c]him who covers his garment with [d](B)wrong,” says the Lord of hosts. “So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously.”

17 You have (C)wearied the Lord with your words. Yet you say, “How have we wearied Him?” In that you say, “(D)Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and He (E)delights in them,” or, “(F)Where is the God of (G)justice?”

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:16 Lit He hates
  2. Malachi 2:16 Lit sending away
  3. Malachi 2:16 Lit he covers
  4. Malachi 2:16 Or violence