Malachi 2:5-7
5 My covenant [my intention]was to give him life and peace, because [on his part] of the [reverent and worshipful] fear with which [so that they] wouldhe revered Me and stood in awe of My name.5 My covenant [my intention]was to give him life and peace, because [on his part] of the [reverent and worshipful] fear with which [so that they] wouldhe revered Me and stood in awe of My name.
6 The law of truth was in [Levi’s] mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness and turned many away [repentance]from iniquity.6 The law of truth was in [Levi’s] mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness and turned many away [repentance]from iniquity.
7 For the priest’s lips shouldguard and keep pure the knowledge [of My law], and the people should seek (inquire for and require) instruction at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.7 For the priest’s lips shouldguard and keep pure the knowledge [of My law], and the people should seek (inquire for and require) instruction at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.