The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 3:2

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And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is a most precious land for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel.

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And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel.

Simple English

I pray the Lord will give you this land too. This is a very special land. It will belong to you and your kids and your brothers forever. But you must obey the commands of the Holy One of Israel.

Paraphrase

May the Lord give you this land as your own, along with your brothers. This is a precious land for you and your children. It will be yours forever, as long as you keep the commands of Israel’s Holy One.