The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 24:11

1830 Edition

Thy pomp is brought down to the grave; the noise of thy viols is not heard: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

Influences

Isaiah 14:11 (KJV)
Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

Changes

Thy pomp is brought down to the grave; the noise of thy viols is not heard:; the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

Simple English

Your pride has been brought down to the grave. The sound of your music is not heard. The worm is spread under you. The worms cover you.

Paraphrase

Your splendor has been dragged down to the grave, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed now. Worms are your blanket.