The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 2:10

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And he also spake unto Lemuel: O that thou mightest be like unto this valley, firm, and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord.

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And he also spake unto Lemuel: O that thou mightest be like unto this valley, firm, and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord.!

Simple English

He also spoke to Lemuel: “I wish you could be like this valley. Be firm, steady, and strong in keeping God’s commandments.”

Paraphrase

Then he spoke to Lemuel: “I wish you were like this valley—solid, steady, never wavering when it comes to following the Lord’s commands.”