The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 24:13

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For thou hast said in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north;

Influences

Isaiah 14:13 (KJV)
For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

Changes

For thou hast said in thy heart,: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:; I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north;

Simple English

For you said in your heart: I will go up into heaven. I will lift my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount where the people gather in the sides of the north.

Paraphrase

You said in your heart: “I’ll climb up to heaven. I’ll set my throne above God’s stars. I’ll sit enthroned on the mountain where the gods meet, in the far reaches of the north.”