2 Nephi 1:7

Wherefore, this land is consecrated unto him whom he shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve him according to the commandments which he hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down into captivity: if so, it shall be because of iniquity: for if iniquity shall abound, cursed shall be the land for their sakes; but unto the righteous, it shall be blessed forever.

“So this land is set apart for those he brings. If they serve him and follow his commands, this land will be a land of freedom for them. They will never be taken as prisoners. If that happens, it will be because of their sin. If sin increases, the land will be cursed because of them. But for those who do right, the land will be blessed forever.”

“This land is set apart for those he leads here. If they serve him and follow his commands, they’ll be free—never enslaved. But if they turn to evil, the land itself will turn against them. For the righteous, though, it will be a blessing forever.”