The Book of Mormon

Ether 12:27

1830 Edition

and if men come unto me, I will shew unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness, that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me: for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

Changes

aAnd if men come unto me, I will sheow unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness, that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me:; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

Simple English

“If people come to me, I will show them their weakness. I give people weakness so they will be humble. My grace is enough for all people who humble themselves before me. If they humble themselves before me and have faith in me, then I will make weak things become strong for them.”

Paraphrase

“When people come to me, I show them their weaknesses. I give people weaknesses so they’ll stay humble. My grace is enough for everyone who humbles themselves before me. If they humble themselves and have faith in me, I’ll turn their weak things into strong things.”