2 Nephi 8:11
1830 Edition
Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be upon their heads; and they shall obtain gladness and joy: sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Influences
Isaiah 51:11 (KJV)
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Changes
Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be upon their heads; and they shall obtain gladness and joy:; sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Simple English
So the Lord’s saved people will return. They will come to Zion singing. Joy that never ends will be on their heads. They will be happy. Sadness and crying will go away.
Paraphrase
So the Lord’s rescued people will return. They’ll come singing into Zion with everlasting joy and holiness resting on them. They’ll find gladness and celebration. Sorrow and grief will run away.