The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 20:9

1830 Edition

Nevertheless, for my name sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain from thee, that I cut thee not off.

Influences

Isaiah 48:9 (KJV)
For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

Changes

Nevertheless, for my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain from thee, that I cut thee not off.

Simple English

But I will hold back my anger for my name’s sake. I will hold back for my praise so I don’t destroy you.

Paraphrase

But for my own name’s sake, I’ll hold back my anger. For my honor, I’ll restrain myself from destroying you.