⁹ And now ^(A)entreat the favor of God, that he may be gracious to us. With such a gift from your hand, ^(B)will he show favor to any of you? says the Lord of hosts.

^10 (A)Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts, ^(B)and I will not accept an offering from your hand.