Mal 3:5 | HCSB | STEP | “I will come to you in judgment , and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers ; against those who swear falsely ; against those who oppress the widow and the fatherless , and cheat the wage earner ; and against those who deny justice to the foreigner . They do not fear Me,” says the Lord of Hosts .

a Ex 20:14,16; 22:18-24; Dt 18:10; 24:14,17; Jr 5:2,7; 7:6,9

Malachi 3:5

5 “I will come to you in judgment, and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers; against those who swear falsely; against those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, and cheat the wage earner; and against those who deny justice to the foreigner. ^a They do not ^{▼▼fear(s) God or the Lord/ the fear of the Lord: No single English word conveys every aspect of the word fear in this phrase. The meaning includes worshipful submission, reverential awe, and obedient respect to the covenant-keeping God of Israel.}fear Me,” ^c says the Lord of Hosts.