2 Nephi 23:15

~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and every one that is joined to the wicked, shall fall by the sword.

Influences

Isaiah 13:15 (KJV)
Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword.

Changes

Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and every one that is joined to the wicked, shall fall by the sword.

Simple English

Every proud person will be killed. Everyone who joins with the wicked will die by the sword.

Paraphrase

Anyone caught will be stabbed through. Anyone who joins the wicked will die by the sword.

Notes

23:15

It is interesting to note that the words, "That is joined" is a mistranslation in the King James Bible, and should be rendered "who is caught/captured" as reflected in modern translations. This is another example of the Book of Mormon author's usage and dependence of the KJV, even when the KJV translation is in error.

For additional examples, see 2 Nephi 13:2; 2 Nephi 15:2; 3 Nephi 12:15.