Malachi 1:8-10

8And when you present a 1blind animal for sacrifice, is it not evil? Or when you present a lame or sick animal, is it not evil? So offer it to your 2governor! Would he be pleased with you, or would he receive you kindly?” says the Lord of armies.

9“But now, do indeed 3plead for God’s favor, so that He will be gracious to us. 4With such an offering on your part, will He 5receive any of you kindly?” says the Lord of armies.

10“If only there were one among you who would 6shut the 7gates, so that you would not kindle fire on My altar for nothing! I am not pleased with you,” says the Lord of armies, “8nor will I accept an offering from your hand.