2 Nephi 9:30
~559–545 BC
1830 Edition
But wo unto the rich, which are rich as to the things of the world. For because that they are rich, they despise the poor, and they persecute the meek, and their hearts are upon their treasures; wherefore their treasure is their God. And behold, their treasure shall perish with them also.
Influences
Luke 6:24 (KJV)
But woe unto you that are rich!
1 Corinthians 7:34 (KJV)
There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
Acts 8:20 (KJV)
But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Changes
But wo unto the rich, whicho are rich as to the things of the world. For because that they are rich, they despise the poor, and they persecute the meek, and their hearts are upon their treasures; wherefore, their treasure is their Ggod. And behold, their treasure shall perish with them also.
Simple English
But trouble comes to rich people who are rich in things of the world. Because they are rich, they look down on poor people. They hurt kind people. They care about their treasures. So their treasure is their god. Their treasure will be destroyed and they will too.
Paraphrase
But disaster is coming for the rich who are rich in worldly things. Because they’re wealthy, they look down on the poor and persecute the humble. Their hearts are set on their treasures. Their treasure is their god. And their treasure will be destroyed, along with them.