Malachi 1:9

English Standard Version

9 And now entreat the favor of God, that he may be gracious to us. With such a gift from your hand, will he show favor to any of you? says the Lord of hosts. (De 10:17; Zec 7:2) 

New International Version

9 ‘Now plead with God to be gracious to us. With such offerings from your hands, will he accept you?’ – says the Lord Almighty. 

New International Reader’s Version

9 ‘Now plead with God to be gracious to us! But as long as you give offerings like those, how can he accept you?’ says the LORD. 

King James Version

9 And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the LORD of hosts. 

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