Ether 12:26

~AD 401–421

1830 Edition

And when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying, Fools mock, but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for the meek, that they shall take no advantage of your weakness:

Influences

2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Changes

And when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying,: Fools mock, but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for the meek, that they shall take no advantage of your weakness:;

Simple English

When I said this, the Lord spoke to me. He said: 'Foolish people make fun of others. But they will be sad. My grace is enough for the humble. They will not use your weakness against you.'

Paraphrase

When I said this, the Lord spoke to me: 'Fools mock, but they’ll regret it. My grace is enough for the humble. They won’t use your weakness against you.'