2 Nephi 19:15
1830 Edition
The ancient, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Influences
Isaiah 9:15 (KJV)
The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Simple English
The old and important man is the head. The prophet who teaches lies is the tail.
Paraphrase
The elders and honored leaders are the head. The prophets teaching lies are the tail.