The Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:12

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And now behold, my brethren, this is the word which I declare unto you, that many of you have began to search for gold, and for silver, and all manner of precious ores, in the which this land, which is a land of promise unto you, and to your seed, doth abound most plentifully.

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And now behold, my brethren, this is the word which I declare unto you, that many of you have begaun to search for gold, and for silver, and for all manner of precious ores, in the which this land, which is a land of promise unto you, and to your seed, doth abound most plentifully.

Simple English

Brothers, this is what I tell you. Many of you have started looking for gold and silver. This promised land has plenty of these precious metals for you and your children.

Paraphrase

Here’s the message: Many of you have started searching for gold, silver, and all kinds of valuable metals. This land—the land promised to you and your children—is rich with them.