The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 22:9

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For this, the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee.

Influences

Isaiah 54:9 (KJV)
For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.

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For this, the waters of Noah unto me:, for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee.

Simple English

This is like the waters of Noah to me. I promised that the flood would never cover the earth again. In the same way, I promise I will not be angry with you.

Paraphrase

This is like the days of Noah to me. Just as I promised that Noah’s flood would never cover the earth again, I promise I won’t be angry with you.