Alma 9:8
~82 BC
1830 Edition
Behold, O ye wicked and perverse generation, how have ye forgotten the tradition of your fathers; yea, how soon ye have forgotten the commandments of God.
Influences
Matthew 17:17 (KJV)
Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Simple English
'You wicked and stubborn people! How have you forgotten what your fathers taught you? You have forgotten God’s commandments so quickly.'
Paraphrase
'You wicked and twisted generation! How could you forget the traditions your ancestors handed down? How quickly you’ve forgotten God’s commandments.'