2 Nephi 15:22

~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

Wo unto the mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:

Influences

Isaiah 5:22 (KJV)
Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:

Changes

Wo unto the mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:;

Simple English

It will be bad for those who are great at drinking wine. They are strong at mixing alcohol.

Paraphrase

Trouble is coming for those who are heroes at drinking wine, champions at mixing strong drinks—