The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 7:11

1830 Edition

Behold, all ye that kindleth fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks which ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand: Ye shall lie down in sorrow.

Influences

Isaiah 50:11 (KJV)
Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.

Changes

Behold, all ye that kindleth fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks:, walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks which ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand: Y—ye shall lie down in sorrow.

Simple English

Look at all of you who light fires. You surround yourselves with sparks. Walk in the light of your fire and the sparks you have lit. This is what you will get from me: You will lie down in sadness.

Paraphrase

But all of you who light your own fires and surround yourselves with your own sparks—go ahead, walk in the light of your own making. Here’s what you’ll get from me: you’ll lie down in torment.