The Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:5

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But behold, hearken ye unto me, and know that by the help of the All-powerful Creator of Heaven and Earth, I can tell you concerning your thoughts, how that ye are beginning to labor in sin, which sin appeareth very abominable unto me, yea, and abominable unto God.

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But behold, hearken ye unto me, and know that by the help of the Aall-powerful Creator of Hheaven and Eearth, I can tell you concerning your thoughts, how that ye are beginning to labor in sin, which sin appeareth very abominable unto me, yea, and abominable unto God.

Simple English

Listen to me. With help from God who made heaven and earth, I know your thoughts. You are starting to sin. This sin looks terrible to me and to God.

Paraphrase

But listen closely. God, who made heaven and earth, has shown me your thoughts. You’re starting to fall into sin—sin that disgusts me, and disgusts God even more.