The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 15:21

1830 Edition

Wo unto the wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Influences

Isaiah 5:21 (KJV)
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Changes

Wo unto the wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Simple English

It will be bad for those who think they are wise. They think they are smart.

Paraphrase

Trouble is coming for those who think they’re so wise, who see themselves as brilliant.