The Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:16

1830 Edition

O that he would rid you from this iniquity, and abomination. And, O that ye would listen unto the word of his commands, and let not this pride of your hearts destroy your souls.

Changes

O that he would rid you from this iniquity, and abomination. And, O that ye would listen unto the word of his commands, and let not this pride of your hearts destroy your souls.!

Simple English

I wish he would free you from this sin. Listen to his commands. Don’t let pride destroy your souls.

Paraphrase

I wish he would free you from this evil. I wish you’d listen to what he’s commanding you and stop letting pride destroy your souls.