## Present that to your governor ##

"If you present that to your governor"

## Present ##

give as a gift to show respect

## will he accept you or will he show you favor? ##

"will he be pleased with you?" This is a rebuke. Alternate translation: "he will certainly not be pleased with you!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## And now, ...gracious to us ##

Malachi is no longer speaking for God. He is talking directly to the Israelites.

## With such an offering on your part, will he receive any of you kindly? ##

"When you offer unacceptable  sacrifices, will God be pleased with you?" This is a rebuke. Alternate translation: "If you offer unacceptable offerings, God will certainly not be pleased with you!"