The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 12:33

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And again it is written, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths.

Influences

Matthew 5:33 (KJV)
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Changes

And again it is written, Tthou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths.;

Simple English

It is written: You must not break your promises. You must keep the promises you make to the Lord.

Paraphrase

“And it’s also written: ‘Don’t break your oaths. Keep the promises you make to the Lord.’”