The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 20:3

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And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?

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Isaiah 10:3 (KJV)
And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?

Simple English

What will you do when God comes to punish you? What will you do when destruction comes from far away? Who will you run to for help? Where will you hide your riches?

Paraphrase

What will you do when judgment comes? When disaster sweeps in from far away, where will you run? Who will protect you then? Where will your wealth and power be?