The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 17:13

1830 Edition

And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?

Influences

Isaiah 7:13 (KJV)
And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?

Changes

And he said,: Hear ye now, O house of David; Iis it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?

Simple English

Then Isaiah said: “Listen, family of David! Isn’t it enough that you tire out people? Will you tire out my God too?”

Paraphrase

Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David. Isn’t it enough that you wear out people’s patience? Must you wear out God’s patience too?”