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Malachi 2:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 16 For I hate* divorce,”+ says Jehovah the God of Israel, “and the one who covers his garment with violence,”* says Jehovah of armies. “And guard yourselves respecting your spirit, and you must not deal treacherously.+

Malachi 2:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 16 For he has hated a divorcing,”*+ Jehovah the God of Israel has said; “and the one who with violence has covered over his garment,”+ Jehovah of armies has said. “And YOU must guard yourselves respecting YOUR spirit, and YOU must not deal treacherously.+

Malachi 2:16

King James Version
- 16 For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

Malachi 2:16

American Standard Version
- 16 For I hate putting away, saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, and him that covereth his garment with violence, saith Jehovah of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

Malachi 2:16

The Bible in Living English
- 16 ** For Israel’s God Jehovah hates divorce, and outrage covers his garment, says Jehovah of Armies. But be on your guard as to your spirits and do not break faith.

English Publications (1950-2019)