The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 25:4

1830 Edition

Wherefore hearken, O my people, which are of the House of Israel, and give ear unto my words: for because that the words of Isaiah are not plain unto you, nevertheless they are plain unto all they that are filled with the spirit of prophecy. But I give unto you a prophecy, according to the spirit which is in me; wherefore I shall prophesy according to the plainness which hath been with me from the time that I came out from Jerusalem with my father: for behold, my soul delighteth in plainness unto my people, that they may learn;

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Wherefore, hearken, O my people, which are of the Hhouse of Israel, and give ear unto my words:; for because that the words of Isaiah are not plain unto you, nevertheless they are plain unto all thosey that are filled with the spirit of prophecy. But I give unto you a prophecy, according to the spirit which is in me; wherefore I shall prophesy according to the plainness which hath been with me from the time that I came out from Jerusalem with my father:; for behold, my soul delighteth in plainness unto my people, that they may learn;.

Simple English

So listen, my people of the House of Israel. Hear my words. Isaiah’s words are not easy for you to understand. But they are easy for people who are filled with the spirit of prophecy. I give you a prophecy. I follow the Spirit that is in me. I will tell you plainly. I have spoken this way since I left Jerusalem with my father. I love to speak plainly to my people. I want them to learn.

Paraphrase

Listen closely, my people, you who are descended from Israel. Isaiah’s words might seem confusing to you, but they’re crystal clear to anyone filled with the spirit of prophecy. I’m going to give you prophecy too, according to the Spirit in me. I’ll speak as plainly as I’ve spoken ever since I left Jerusalem with my father. I love being clear with my people, so they can actually learn something.