Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Malachi 2:7 in English Standard Version "For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts." Le 10:11 and you are to teach the people of Israel all the statutes that the Lord has spoken to them by Moses.” De 17:9 And you shall come to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office in those days, and you shall consult them, and they shall declare to you the decision.