The Book of Mormon

Helaman 12:20

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And behold, if the Lord shall say unto a man, Because of thine iniquities thou shalt be accursed forever, and it shall be done.

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And behold, if the Lord shall say unto a man, —Because of thine iniquities, thou shalt be accursed forever, and —it shall be done.

Simple English

If the Lord tells a man he is cursed forever because of his sins, it happens.

Paraphrase

If the Lord says to someone, “Because of your wickedness, you’re cursed forever,” it happens.