Malachi 2:4-6

New Century Version

⁴ Then you will know that I am giving you this command so my agreement with Levi will continue,” says the Lord All-Powerful. ⁵ “My agreement for priests was with the tribe of Levi. I promised them life and peace so they would honor me. And they did honor me and fear me. ⁶ They taught the true teachings and spoke no lies. With peace and honesty they did what I said they should do, and they kept many people from sinning.