The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 4:17

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Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in shewing me his great and marvellous works, my heart exclaimeth, O wretched man that I am; yea, my heart sorroweth, because of my flesh. My soul grieveth, because of mine iniquities.

Influences

Romans 7:24 (KJV)
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

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Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in sheowing me his great and marvellous works, my heart exclaimeth,: O wretched man that I am;! yYea, my heart sorroweth, because of my flesh.; Mmy soul grieveth, because of mine iniquities.

Simple English

But even though the Lord has shown me his great and wonderful works, my heart cries out: I am a terrible person! My heart is sad because of my body. I feel bad because of my sins.

Paraphrase

Yet even with all the Lord’s goodness—even after he’s shown me his great and marvelous works—my heart cries out, “What a wretched man I am!” My heart aches because of my mortal weaknesses. My soul grieves because of my sins.