The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 24:21

1830 Edition

Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquities of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities:

Influences

Isaiah 14:21 (KJV)
Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.

Changes

Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquities of their fathers;, that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities:.

Simple English

Get ready to kill his children for the sins of their fathers. They must not rise up or take the land. They must not fill the world with cities.

Paraphrase

Prepare a place to slaughter his children for the sins of their ancestors. They must not rise to take the land. They must not fill the world with their cities.