The Book of Mormon

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.