The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 3:3

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And now, Joseph, my last born, whom I have brought out of the wilderness of mine afflictions, may the Lord bless thee forever, for thy seed shall not utterly be destroyed.

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And now, Joseph, my last -born, whom I have brought out of the wilderness of mine afflictions, may the Lord bless thee forever, for thy seed shall not utterly be destroyed.

Simple English

Joseph, my youngest son, I brought you out of all my troubles. May the Lord bless you forever. Your kids will not be completely destroyed.

Paraphrase

Joseph, my youngest, the one I brought out of the wilderness through all my suffering—may the Lord bless you always. Your family line will never be completely wiped out.