Malachi 1:7-9

English Standard Version

^7 (A)By offering polluted food upon my altar. ^(B)But you say, ‘How have we polluted you?’ By saying that ^(C)the Lord's table may be despised. ^8 (D)When you offer blind animals in sacrifice, is that not evil? And when you offer those that are lame or sick, is that not evil? Present that to your governor; will he accept you or show you favor? says the Lord of hosts. ⁹ And now ^(E)entreat the favor of God, that he may be gracious to us. With such a gift from your hand, ^(F)will he show favor to any of you? says the Lord of hosts.