Malachi 4:1-3

New International Reader's Version

The Day of the Lord Is Coming

4 “You can be sure the day of the Lord is coming. My anger will burn like a furnace. All those who are proud will be like straw. So will all those who do what is evil. The day that is coming will set them on fire,” says the Lord who rules over all. “Not even a root or a branch will be left to them. ² But here is what will happen for you who have respect for me. The sun that brings life will rise. Its rays will bring healing to my people. You will go out and leap for joy like calves that have just been fed. ³ Then you will stomp on sinful people. They will be like ashes under your feet. That will happen on the day I judge,” says the Lord.