The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 17:38

1830 Edition

And he leadeth away the righteous into precious lands, and the wicked he destroyeth, and curseth the land unto them for their sakes.

Simple English

He leads righteous people to good lands. He destroys wicked people and curses the land because of them.

Paraphrase

“He leads the righteous to good lands and destroys the wicked, cursing the land because of them.”