The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 12:25

1830 Edition

Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the way with him, lest at any time he shall get thee, and thou shalt be cast into prison.

Influences

Matthew 5:25 (KJV)
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

Changes

Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the way with him, lest at any time he shall get thee, and thou shalt be cast into prison.

Simple English

Make things right with the person you disagree with quickly. Do it while you are still with him. If you don’t, he might take you to court. You might be put in jail.

Paraphrase

“Make peace with your opponent quickly, while you’re still on the road together, before he drags you to court and you’re thrown in prison.”