Malachi 3:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹² “Then all the nations will call you blessed. Your land will be delightful,” says the Lord who rules over all.

Israel Speaks With Pride Against the Lord

¹³ “You have spoken with pride against me,” says the Lord.

“But you ask, ‘What have we spoken against you?’

¹⁴ “You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. What do we gain by obeying his laws? And what do we get by pretending to be sad in front of the Lord?