Jacob 7:27

And I, Jacob, saw that I must soon go down to my grave; wherefore, I said unto my son Enos, Take these plates. And I told him the things which my brother Nephi had commanded me; and he promised obedience unto the commands. And I make an end of my writing upon these plates, which writing hath been small; and to the reader I bid farewell, hoping that many of my brethren may read my words. Brethren, adieu.

I saw that I must soon die. So I said to my son Enos: “Take these plates.” I told him what my brother Nephi had told me to do. He promised to obey. I end my writing on these plates. My writing has been short. To the reader I say goodbye. I hope many of my brothers will read my words. Brothers, goodbye.

I know my death is near. So I told my son Enos, “Take these plates.” I passed on to him what my brother Nephi had commanded me, and he promised to obey. Now I’m ending my writing on these plates—just a small record. To anyone reading this, goodbye. I hope many of you will read my words. Brothers, farewell.