Rememberthem, O my God,becausethey have defiledthe priesthoodand the covenantof the priesthoodand the Levites.
Remember,O my God,Tobiahand Sanballataccording to theseworksof theirs, and alsoNoadiahthe prophetessand the restof the prophetswhowere [trying] to frightenme.
so that he will not profanehis offspringamong his people;for I am the LORDwho sanctifieshim.'"
onlyhe shall not goin to the veilor comenearthe altarbecausehe has a defect,so that he will not profaneMy sanctuaries.For I am the LORDwho sanctifiesthem.'"
You shall consecratehim, therefore, for he offersthe foodof your God;he shall be holyto you; for I the LORD,who sanctifiesyou, am holy.
Alexanderthe coppersmithdidme muchharm;the Lordwill repayhim accordingto his deeds.
"Thereforethe LORDGodof Israeldeclares,I did indeedsaythat your houseand the houseof your fathershould walkbeforeMe forever;but nowthe LORDdeclares,'Farbe it from Me-- for those who honorMe I will honor,and those who despiseMe will be lightlyesteemed.
