For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Malachi 2:16 · retained source text
For the LORD the God of Israel saith, that he hateth putting away: for one couereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts, therfore take heed to your spirit, that ye deale not treacherously.
1611 marginal noteOr, if hee hate her, put her away.
1611 marginal noteHeb. to put away.