The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1:23

1830 Edition

Awake, my sons; put on the armor of righteousness. Shake off the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of obscurity, and arise from the dust.

Simple English

“Wake up, my sons. Put on the armor of doing right. Shake off the chains that tie you. Come out of darkness and get up from the dust.”

Paraphrase

“Wake up! Put on the armor of righteousness. Break these chains. Come out of the shadows and rise from the dust.”