KJV ORIGINAL
Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Honestly, I wish someone would just lock the temple doors instead of you going through the motions like this. You won't even light a fire on my altar without expecting something back. I'm not happy with you at all, says the Lord who rules everything, and I'm not accepting any of your half-hearted offerings.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God would rather you close up shop than show up with a fake heart.
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