The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 17:46

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And ye also know, that by the power of his Almighty word, he can cause the earth that it shall pass away; yea, and ye know that by his word, he can cause that rough places be made smooth, and smooth places shall be broken up. O, then, why is it, that ye can be so hard in your hearts?

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And ye also know, that by the power of his Aalmighty word, he can cause the earth that it shall pass away; yea, and ye know that by his word, he can cause thate rough places to be made smooth, and smooth places shall be broken up. O, then, why is it, that ye can be so hard in your hearts?

Simple English

You know that by the power of his almighty word, he can make the earth disappear. You know that by his word, he can make rough places smooth and smooth places broken. So why are your hearts so hard?

Paraphrase

“You know that by his powerful word, he can make the earth disappear. You know his word can make rough places smooth and smooth places break apart. So why are your hearts so hard?”