The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 22:17

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No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

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Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

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No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall revisle against thee in judgement thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

Simple English

No weapon made against you will work. Anyone who speaks against you will be proven wrong. This is what I give to those who serve the Lord. I make them right, says the Lord.

Paraphrase

No weapon made to harm you will succeed. Every accusation thrown at you in court, you’ll prove wrong. This is what those who serve the Lord can expect. Their vindication comes from me, says the Lord.