2 Nephi 28:31
1830 Edition
Cursed is he that putteth his trust in man, or maketh flesh his arm, or shall hearken unto the precepts of men, save their precepts shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Influences
Mark 7:7 (KJV)
teaching for doctrines the commandments of men
Simple English
Bad things happen to those who trust in people. Bad things happen to those who depend on human strength. Bad things happen to those who follow people’s teachings, unless those teachings come from the power of the Holy Spirit.
Paraphrase
Cursed is anyone who trusts in people, who depends on human strength, who follows human teachings—unless those teachings are given by the power of the Holy Spirit.