1 Nephi 9:5
1830 Edition
Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates, for a wise purpose in him; which purpose, I know not.
Changes
Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates, for a wise purpose in him;, which purpose, I know not.
Simple English
The Lord commanded me to make these plates for a wise reason. I don’t know what that reason is.
Paraphrase
The Lord told me to make these plates for his own wise purpose. I don’t know what that purpose is.