Malachi 2:2-4

Contemporary English Version

² You had better take seriously the need to honor my name. Otherwise, when you give a blessing, I will turn it into a curse. In fact, I have already done this, because you haven't taken to heart your duties as priests. ³ I will punish your descendants and rub your faces in the manure from your animal sacrifices, and then be done with you.^[a]

^4 (A) I am telling you this, so I can continue to keep my agreement with your ancestor Levi.