The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 14:5

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And the Lord will create upon every dwelling-place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory of Zion shall be a defence.

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Isaiah 4:5 (KJV)
And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.

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And the Lord will create upon every dwelling-place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night:; for upon all the glory of Zion shall be a defence.

Simple English

The Lord will create a cloud and smoke by day over every home on Mount Zion and over her meetings. He will create a shining flame of fire by night. All the glory of Zion will have protection.

Paraphrase

Then the Lord will create over every home on Mount Zion, over every gathering place, a cloud of smoke by day and a blazing fire by night. His glory will shelter everything.