The Book of Mormon

Ether 8:23

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wherefore, O ye Gentiles, it is wisdom in God that these things should be shewn unto you, that thereby ye may repent of your sins, and suffer not that these murderous combinations shall get above you, which are built up to get power and gain, and the work, yea, even the work of destruction come upon you; yea, even the sword of the justice of the eternal God, shall fall upon you, to your overthrow and destruction, if ye shall suffer these things to be;

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wWherefore, O ye Gentiles, it is wisdom in God that these things should be sheown unto you, that thereby ye may repent of your sins, and suffer not that these murderous combinations shall get above you, which are built up to get power and gain, —and the work, yea, even the work of destruction come upon you;, yea, even the sword of the justice of the eEternal God, shall fall upon you, to your overthrow and destruction, if ye shall suffer these things to be;.

Simple English

God is wise to show you these things, you Gentiles. This way you can turn away from your sins. Don’t let these murder groups get control of you. They are built to get power and wealth. They will destroy you. God’s sword of justice will destroy you completely if you let these things happen.

Paraphrase

That’s why God is showing you these things—so you’ll turn from your sins and not let these murderous conspiracies rise above you. They’re built to seize power and wealth. They will destroy you. The sword of God’s justice will strike you down and wipe you out if you allow them to flourish.