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Malachi 2:16
New International Version
Malachi 2:16
New International Version
16 “The man who hates and divorces his wife,(A)” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,”[a](B) says the Lord Almighty.
So be on your guard,(C) and do not be unfaithful.
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- Malachi 2:16 Or “I hate divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “because the man who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,”
Malachi 2:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Malachi 2:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 “If he hates(A) and divorces his wife,(B)” says the Lord God of Israel, “he[a] covers his garment with injustice,”(C) says the Lord of Hosts. Therefore, watch yourselves carefully,[b] and do not act treacherously.
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- Malachi 2:16 Or The Lord God of Israel says that He hates divorce and the one who
- Malachi 2:16 Lit Therefore, guard yourselves in your spirit
Malachi 2:16
New Living Translation
Malachi 2:16
New Living Translation
16 “For I hate divorce!”[a] says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,[b]” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.”
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Malachi 2:16
Good News Translation
Malachi 2:16
Good News Translation
16 “I hate divorce,” says the Lord God of Israel. “I hate it when one of you does such a cruel thing to his wife. Make sure that you do not break your promise to be faithful to your wife.”
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Malachi 2:16
New King James Version
Malachi 2:16
New King James Version
16 “For (A)the Lord God of Israel says
That He hates divorce,
For it covers one’s garment with violence,”
Says the Lord of hosts.
“Therefore take heed to your spirit,
That you do not deal treacherously.”
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