The Book of Mormon

Helaman 7:17

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O repent ye, repent ye! why will ye die? Turn ye, turn ye, unto the Lord your God. Why hath he forsaken you?

Influences

Ezekiel 33:11 (KJV)
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

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O repent ye, repent ye! wWhy will ye die? Turn ye, turn ye, unto the Lord your God. Why haths he forsaken you?

Simple English

Stop sinning, stop sinning! Why will you die? Turn to the Lord your God. Why has he left you?

Paraphrase

“Turn back! Turn back! Why choose death? Come back to the Lord your God. Why has he abandoned you?”