The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 15:19

1830 Edition

that say, Let him make speed, hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it.

Influences

Isaiah 5:19 (KJV)
That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!

Changes

tThat say,: Let him make speed, hasten his work, that we may see it:; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it.

Simple English

They say: Let God hurry up his work so we can see it. Let the Holy One of Israel’s plan come soon so we can know it.

Paraphrase

They sneer and say, ‘Let God hurry up and do his work so we can see it. Let the Holy One of Israel’s plan unfold already, so we’ll know what he’s up to.’