The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 24:16

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Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord; and that thought upon his name.

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Malachi 3:16 (KJV)
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

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Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another:, and the Lord hearkened, and heard:; and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord;, and that thought upon his name.

Simple English

Then those who respected the Lord talked to each other often. The Lord listened and heard them. A book was written in front of him to remember those who respected the Lord and who thought about his name.

Paraphrase

Then those who feared the Lord talked often with each other. The Lord listened and heard them. A book of remembrance was written in his presence—a record of those who feared the Lord and thought about his name.