The Book of Mormon

Helaman 12:5

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yea, how quick to be lifted up in pride; yea, how quick to boast, and do all manner of that which is iniquity; and how slow are they to remember the Lord their God, and to give ear unto his counsels; yea, how slow to walk in wisdom’s paths!

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yYea, how quick to be lifted up in pride; yea, how quick to boast, and do all manner of that which is iniquity; and how slow are they to remember the Lord their God, and to give ear unto his counsels;, yea, how slow to walk in wisdom’s paths!

Simple English

They are quick to become proud. They are quick to brag and do all kinds of evil. But they are slow to remember the Lord their God. They are slow to listen to his advice. They are slow to walk in wise ways!

Paraphrase

Quick to become proud. Quick to brag and do all kinds of evil. But how slow to remember the Lord their God, how slow to listen to his guidance, how slow to walk in wisdom’s paths.