The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 31:3

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~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

For my soul delighteth in plainness: for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding: for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding.

Influences

Revelation 22:5 (KJV)
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

Changes

For my soul delighteth in plainness:; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding:; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding.

Simple English

I love speaking clearly. That’s how the Lord God works with people. The Lord God gives them light to understand. He speaks to people in ways they can understand.

Paraphrase

I love plain talk. That’s how the Lord works with people. He gives light to our minds. He speaks to each person in their own language, in ways they can understand.