1 Nephi 21:15
1830 Edition
For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.
Influences
Isaiah 49:15 (KJV)
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
Simple English
Can a woman forget her baby that she is nursing? Can she not love the child she gave birth to? Yes, mothers might forget. But I will not forget you, house of Israel.
Paraphrase
Can a mother forget the baby nursing at her breast? Could she stop caring for the child she carried? Even if she could forget, I will never forget you, house of Israel.