The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 8:7

1830 Edition

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart I have written my law; fear ye not the reproach of men; neither be ye afraid of their revilings:

Influences

Isaiah 51:7 (KJV)
Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

Changes

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart I have written my law;, fear ye not the reproach of men;, neither be ye afraid of their revilings:.

Simple English

Listen to me, you who know what is right. You are the people who have my law in your hearts. Don’t be afraid when people insult you. Don’t be scared when they make fun of you.

Paraphrase

Listen closely, you who know what’s right, you whose hearts carry my law: Don’t be afraid when people insult you. Don’t let their mockery shake you.