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Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

Ezekiel 44:23,24
And they shall teach my peoplethe difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean…

Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

he walked.

Genesis 5:21-24
And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: …

Genesis 6:9
Theseare the generations of Noah: Noah was a just manand perfect in his generations,and Noah walked with God.

Genesis 17:1
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, Iam the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

and did.

Jeremiah 23:22
But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.

Daniel 12:3
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

Luke 1:16,17
And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God…

and nothing false was found on his lips
This phrase emphasizes integrity and honesty in speech, particularly for those in positions of spiritual leadership. The absence of falsehood is crucial for maintaining trust and authority. In the broader biblical narrative, false prophets and teachers are condemned for leading people astray (Jeremiah 23:16). The New Testament continues this theme, warning against false teachers (2 Peter 2:1). The phrase also reflects the character of Jesus, who spoke only what was true and from the Father (John 8:28).

He walked with Me in peace and uprightness
Walking with God is a metaphor for living a life in accordance with His will. The mention of "peace and uprightness" suggests a harmonious relationship with God, characterized by moral integrity and righteousness. This echoes the covenantal relationship God desired with Israel, where obedience would lead to peace and blessing (Leviticus 26:3-6). The phrase also prefigures the life of Jesus, who perfectly walked in obedience to the Father (John 5:19) and is our model for living a life of peace and righteousness (Romans 5:1).

and he turned many from iniquity
This phrase highlights the transformative power of godly leadership and teaching. The role of the priest was not only to instruct but also to guide people away from sin. This reflects the broader biblical mission of calling people to repentance (Ezekiel 18:30). In the New Testament, John the Baptist and Jesus both preached repentance as a turning away from sin (Matthew 3:2,Mark 1:15). The ultimate turning from iniquity is found in Christ, who provides the means for forgiveness and transformation (1John 1:9).

Malachi points back to Levi, the model priest, whose teaching lined up perfectly with God’s revealed word.

• “He shall teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel” (Deuteronomy 33:10) shows that instruction is the priest’s first calling.

• Accuracy matters. “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God…who correctly handles the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

• God’s people thrive when truth is spoken without dilution or apology (Psalm 119:130).

Living it today:

– Open Scripture and let it speak before adding our own opinions.

– Guard against selective teaching that skips uncomfortable passages (Acts 20:27).

– Remember that teachers answer to a stricter judgment (James 3:1).

Levi not only spoke truth; he refused to speak deceit.

• “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech” (Psalm 34:13).

• New-covenant believers are told, “Put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor” (Ephesians 4:25).

Key implications:

– Integrity in words protects the messenger’s credibility and the message’s power.

– Half-truths, exaggerations, or flattery undermine gospel witness (Proverbs 12:22).

– The tongue reveals the heart; God seeks congruence between both (1 Peter 3:10).

Truthful teaching must flow from a truthful life.

• “Enoch walked with God” (Genesis 5:24) models steady, personal fellowship.

• Peace speaks of harmony with God—“Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God” (Romans 5:1).

• Uprightness points to moral integrity—“Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord…bearing fruit in every good work” (Colossians 1:10).

Practical takeaways:

– Our private walk fuels our public ministry; neglect here empties words of power.

– Peace with God produces peace toward people (Hebrews 12:14).

– Uprightness is measured by consistent obedience, not occasional display (Micah 6:8).

Faithful words plus faithful life draw others toward repentance.

• “Those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars” (Daniel 12:3).

• “Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death” (James 5:19-20).

• Paul’s mandate was “to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light” (Acts 26:18).

Application pointers:

– Aim not only to inform but to transform; call sin what God calls it.

– Share the gospel clearly so hearers know how to turn.

– Rejoice that God uses ordinary believers to rescue others from eternal ruin.

Malachi 2:6 paints a whole-life portrait of godly ministry: teach the pure word, let no deceit slip through, cultivate a daily walk of peace and integrity with the Lord, and expect Him to use that combination to turn many from sin. Truth in the mouth, truth in the life, and fruit in the hearers—this is the timeless pattern God still blesses today.

Walked with me--i.e., had their conversation in heaven. (Philippians 3:20; comp.Zechariah 3:7; andGenesis 5:24, of Enoch.)

In peace.--See on the preceding verse.

Equity--i.e., integrity of life.

And did turn. . . . iniquity.--Of this, says Pusey, "What a history of zeal for the glory of God and of the conversion of sinners in those of whom the world knows nothing, of whose working, but for the three words in the closing book of the Old Testament, we should have known nothing."