Malachi 2:16

“For I hate divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the Lord of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith.

Note Literally “For He hates sending away,” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “And he covers his garment with violence,”

For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

Note that he…: or, if he hate her, put her away

Note putting…: Heb. to put away

One who hates and divorces”, says the Lord, the God of Israel, “covers his garment with violence!” says the Lord of Armies. “Therefore pay attention to your spirit, that you don’t be unfaithful.

For I hate putting away, saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, and him that covereth his garment with violence, saith Jehovah of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.