The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:13

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Sing, O Heavens; and be joyful, O earth; for the feet of them which are in the east shall be established; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for they shall be smitten no more for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

Influences

Isaiah 49:13 (KJV)
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

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Sing, O Hheavens; and be joyful, O earth; for the feet of thosem whicho are in the east shall be established; and break forth into singing, O mountains:; for they shall be smitten no more; for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

Simple English

Sing, heavens! Be joyful, earth! The people in the east will be made strong. Break out in singing, mountains! They will not be hurt anymore because the Lord has comforted his people. He will have mercy on those who suffer.

Paraphrase

Sing, you heavens! Celebrate, earth! Those who’ve walked in the east will stand strong again. Break into song, you mountains! They won’t be struck down anymore—the Lord has comforted his people and will show mercy to those who’ve suffered.