The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 17:15

1830 Edition

Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and to choose the good.

Influences

Isaiah 7:15 (KJV)
Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

Changes

Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and to choose the good.

Simple English

“He will eat butter and honey. By that time he will know right from wrong.”

Paraphrase

“He will eat curds and honey—the food of those who know how to refuse evil and choose good.”