The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 20:12

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Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

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Isaiah 10:12 (KJV)
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

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Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mMount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

Simple English

So when the Lord finishes all his work on Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will punish the king of Assyria. He will punish him for his proud heart and his proud looks.

Paraphrase

But when the Lord finishes his work on Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he’ll turn and punish the king of Assyria. He’ll deal with that arrogant heart and those prideful eyes.