1 Nephi 22:15
1830 Edition
For behold, saith the prophet, that the time cometh speedily, that Satan shall have no more power over the hearts of the children of men: for the day soon cometh, that all the proud and they which do wickedly, shall be as stubble; and the day cometh that they must be burned.
Influences
Malachi 4:1 (KJV)
For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
Changes
For behold, saith the prophet, that the time cometh speedily, that Satan shall have no more power over the hearts of the children of men:; for the day soon cometh, that all the proud and they whicho do wickedly, shall be as stubble; and the day cometh that they must be burned.
Simple English
The prophet says the time is coming soon when Satan will have no more power over people’s hearts. The day is coming when all proud people and those who do evil will be like dry grass. The day is coming when they must be burned.
Paraphrase
“The prophet says the time is coming soon when Satan will have no power over people’s hearts. Soon, all the proud and wicked will be like dry straw, and the day is coming when they’ll be burned up.”