Hebrews 7:18-21 For the change which took place in the former law, was made on account of its weaknesses, and because it had become useless.

Lamsa⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁸ For the change which took place in the former law, was made on account of its weaknesses, and because it had become useless. ¹⁹ For the law made nothing perfect, but there has come in its place a better hope, by which we draw near to God. ²⁰ And he confirmed it for us by oath. ²¹ For they were made priests without oaths; but this one was made a priest with an oath, as it was said concerning him by David, The LORD has sworn, and will not lie, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Mel-chisÆedec.