Malachi 3:1
American King James Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom you seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom you delight in: behold, he shall come, said the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom ye desire, behold, he cometh, saith Jehovah of hosts.
King James Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me! The Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple. Behold, the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, is coming!” says Yahweh of Armies.
Malachi 3:2
American King James But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appears? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
American Standard Version But who can abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap:
King James But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
World English Bible “But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire, and like launderers’ soap;
Malachi 3:3
American King James And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness.
American Standard Version and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
King James And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
World English Bible and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness.
Malachi 3:4
American King James Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
American Standard Version Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto Jehovah, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
King James Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
World English Bible Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to Yahweh as in the days of old and as in ancient years.
Malachi 3:5
American King James And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, said the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the sojourner `from his right', and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts.
King James And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible I will come near to you to judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don’t fear me,” says Yahweh of Armies.
Malachi 3:6
American King James For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed.
American Standard Version For I, Jehovah, change not; therefore ye, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.
King James For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
World English Bible “For I, Yahweh, don’t change; therefore you, sons of Jacob, are not consumed.
Malachi 3:7
American King James Even from the days of your fathers you are gone away from my ordinances, and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, said the LORD of hosts. But you said, Wherein shall we return?
American Standard Version From the days of your fathers ye have turned aside from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith Jehovah of hosts. But ye say, Wherein shall we return?
King James Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?
World English Bible From the days of your fathers you have turned away from my ordinances and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says Yahweh of Armies. “But you say, ‘How shall we return?’
Malachi 3:8
American King James Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me. But you say, Wherein have we robbed you? In tithes and offerings.
American Standard Version Will a man rob God? yet ye rob me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
King James Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
World English Bible Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In tithes and offerings.
Malachi 3:9
American King James You are cursed with a curse: for you have robbed me, even this whole nation.
American Standard Version Ye are cursed with the curse; for ye rob me, even this whole nation.
King James Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
World English Bible You are cursed with the curse; for you rob me, even this whole nation.
Malachi 3:10
American King James Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and prove me now herewith, said the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
American Standard Version Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough `to receive it'.
King James Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
World English Bible Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be enough room for.
Malachi 3:11
American King James And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, said the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast its fruit before the time in the field, saith Jehovah of hosts.
King James And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast its fruit before its time in the field,” says Yahweh of Armies.
Malachi 3:12
American King James And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightsome land, said the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version And all nations shall call you happy; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts.
King James And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible “All nations shall call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land,” says Yahweh of Armies.
Malachi 3:13
American King James Your words have been stout against me, said the LORD. Yet you say, What have we spoken so much against you?
American Standard Version Your words have been stout against me, saith Jehovah. Yet ye say, What have we spoken against thee?
King James Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?
World English Bible “Your words have been harsh against me,” says Yahweh. “Yet you say, ‘What have we spoken against you?’
Malachi 3:14
American King James You have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?
American Standard Version Ye have said, It is vain to serve God; and what profit is it that we have kept his charge, and that we have walked mournfully before Jehovah of hosts?
King James Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?
World English Bible You have said, ‘It is vain to serve God,’ and ‘What profit is it that we have followed his instructions and that we have walked mournfully before Yahweh of Armies?
Malachi 3:15
American King James And now we call the proud happy; yes, they that work wickedness are set up; yes, they that tempt God are even delivered.
American Standard Version And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are built up; yea, they tempt God, and escape.
King James And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.
World English Bible Now we call the proud happy; yes, those who work wickedness are built up; yes, they tempt God, and escape.’
Malachi 3:16
American King James Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought on his name.
American Standard Version Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.
King James Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
World English Bible Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened and heard, and a book of memory was written before him for those who feared Yahweh and who honored his name.
Malachi 3:17
American King James And they shall be mine, said the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him.
American Standard Version And they shall be mine, saith Jehovah of hosts, `even' mine own possession, in the day that I make; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
King James And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
World English Bible They shall be mine,” says Yahweh of Armies, “my own possession in the day that I make. I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him.
Malachi 3:18
American King James Then shall you return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves him not.
American Standard Version Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
King James Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
World English Bible Then you shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God and him who doesn’t serve him.