⁸ “When you present a blind animal for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present a lame or sick animal, is it not wrong?^(A) Bring it to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the Lord of Armies.

¹³ You also say, ‘Look, what a nuisance!’ And you scorn^[a] it,”^[b](A) says the Lord of Armies. “You bring stolen,^[c](B) lame, or sick animals. You bring this as an offering! Am I to accept that from your hands?” asks the Lord.