The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 27:34

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But when he seeth his children, the work of my hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.

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Isaiah 29:23 (KJV)
But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.

Simple English

“But when he sees his children, the work of my hands with him, they will honor my name. They will honor the Holy One of Jacob. They will fear the God of Israel.”

Paraphrase

“When he sees his children—the work of my hands—in his midst, they’ll honor my name. They’ll honor the Holy One of Jacob and stand in awe of the God of Israel.”