The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 17:4

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and say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be faint-hearted for the two tails of these smoking fire-brands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

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Isaiah 7:4 (KJV)
And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

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aAnd say unto him,: Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be faint-hearted for the two tails of these smoking fire-brands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

Simple English

“Tell him to be careful and stay calm. Don’t be afraid. Don’t worry about those two angry kings, Rezin of Syria and Pekah. They are like two burned-out torches.”

Paraphrase

“Tell him this: Stay calm. Don’t be afraid. Don’t lose heart over these two dying embers—Rezin and Syria, and Remaliah’s son—no matter how furious they are.”