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Berean Standard Bible

“True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.”

Malachi 2:6

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Malachi rebukes the priests for dishonoring God's name and for leading people astray. He recalls the covenant with Levi, the ideal priestly family.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.

World English Bible (WEB)

The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.

King James Version (KJV)

The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

True teaching was in his mouth, and no evil was seen on his lips: he was walking with me in peace and righteousness, turning numbers of people away from evil-doing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La ley de verdad estuvo en su boca, é iniquidad no fué hallada en sus labios: en paz y en justicia anduvo conmigo, y á muchos hizo apartar de la iniquidad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él dio a conocer al pueblo todas las enseñanzas verdaderas que yo le había dado. Nunca intentó engañar a la gente; caminó de acuerdo a mi voluntad y consejos, vivió una vida buena y practicando la justicia, e hizo que muchos abandonaran su vida de maldad.

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