Malachi 1:13

Malachi 1:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13And you say, ‘What a burden!’ and you sniff at it contemptuously,” says the Lord Almighty.
“When you bring injured, lame or diseased animals and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept them from your hands?” says the Lord.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

13You also say, ‘See, 1:13 Lit it is hardshiphow tiresome it is!’ And you view it as trivial,” says the Lord of armies, “and you bring what was taken by robbery and what is lame or sick; so you bring the offering! Should I accept it from your hand?” says the Lord.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

13You also say, ‘My, how tiresome it is!’ And you disdainfully sniff at it,” says the Lord of hosts, “and you bring what was taken by robbery and what is lame or sick; so you bring the offering! Should I receive that from your hand?” says the Lord.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

13You also say, ‘How tiresome this is!’ And you disdainfully sniff at it,” says the Lord of hosts, “and you bring what was taken by robbery, and the lame or the sick [animals]; this you bring as an offering! Should I receive it with pleasure from your hand?” says the Lord. [Lev 1:3; Deut 15:21]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

13You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the Lord of Hosts.
“You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the Lord.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

13You say, ‘What a heavy load our work is!’ And you turn up your nose. You act as if you hate working for me,” says the Lord who rules over all.
“You bring animals that have been hurt. Or you bring disabled or sick animals. Then you dare to offer them to me as sacrifices! Should I accept them from you?” says the Lord.

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