The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 28:13

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1830 Edition

They rob the poor, because of their fine sanctuaries; they rob the poor, because of their fine clothing; and they persecute the meek, and the poor in heart; because in their pride, they are puffed up.

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They rob the poor, because of their fine sanctuaries; they rob the poor, because of their fine clothing; and they persecute the meek, and the poor in heart;, because in their pride, they are puffed up.

Simple English

They rob the poor to build fancy buildings. They rob the poor to buy fancy clothes. They hurt the kind people and the poor. They do this because they are proud.

Paraphrase

They rob the poor to build fancy buildings. They rob the poor to wear expensive clothes. They crush the humble and the brokenhearted—all because of their pride.