Malachi 2:6

Malachi chapter 2 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.

Context

v.5My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might fear; and he feared me, and stood in awe of my name.

v.6This passage

v.7For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Jehovah of hosts.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:9

    For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

  • Revelation 14:5

    And in their mouth was found no lie: they are without blemish.

  • Daniel 12:3

    And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

  • Luke 1:16

    And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord their God.

  • Mark 12:14

    And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

  • Luke 1:6

    And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.