The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 13:17

1830 Edition

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

Influences

Matthew 6:17 (KJV)
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

Simple English

But when you go without food to pray, put oil on your head and wash your face.

Paraphrase

When you fast, comb your hair and wash your face.