¹⁶ "The man who hates and divorces his wife," says the Lord, the God of Israel, "does violence to the one he should protect,"[1] says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.

¹⁶ For I hate divorce,” says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “and him who covers his garment with violence!” says Yahweh of Armies. “Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don’t deal treacherously.