KJV ORIGINAL
For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A priest's job is to know God's word inside and out, and people should be able to come to them for real answers about how to live. They're literally God's messenger to the people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Religious leaders should actually know what they're talking about — they're supposed to be God's voice to us.
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