2 Nephi 21:4
1830 Edition
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Influences
Isaiah 11:4 (KJV)
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Changes
Simple English
Instead, he will judge poor people fairly. He will make fair decisions for the humble people of the earth. His words will punish the earth. His breath will destroy the wicked.
Paraphrase
Instead, he’ll bring justice to the poor and fairness to the humble. His words will strike down the earth, and his breath will destroy the wicked.