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.