The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 20:14

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All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these things unto them? The Lord hath loved him: yea, and he will fulfil his word which he hath declared by them; and he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon the Chaldeans.

Influences

Isaiah 48:14 (KJV)
All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these things? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans.

Changes

All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; whicho among them hath declared these things unto them? The Lord hath loved him:; yea, and he will fulfil his word which he hath declared by them; and he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon the Chaldeans.

Simple English

All of you, come together and listen. Which of them has told you these things? The Lord has loved him. He will keep his word that he spoke through them. He will do what he wants to Babylon. His power will come on the Chaldeans.

Paraphrase

All of you, gather and listen. Which of your idols ever told you these things? The Lord has chosen someone he loves. That person will carry out his word and accomplish his purpose against Babylon. His power will come down on the Chaldeans.