The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 7:8

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and the Lord is near, and he justifieth me. Who will contend with me? let us stand together. Who is mine adversary? let him come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth:

Influences

Isaiah 50:8 (KJV)
He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.

Changes

aAnd the Lord is near, and he justifieth me. Who will contend with me? lLet us stand together. Who is mine adversary? lLet him come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth:.

Simple English

The Lord is near. He says I am right. Who wants to argue with me? Let us stand together. Who is against me? Let him come near me. I will defeat him with my words.

Paraphrase

The Lord is close, and he will prove I’m right. Who wants to argue with me? Let’s face each other. Who’s my enemy? Let him step forward, and I’ll strike him down with my words.