Jarom 1:2

And as these plates are small, and as these things are written for the intent of the benefit of our brethren, the Lamanites, wherefore, it must needs be that I write a little; but I shall not write the things of my prophesying, nor of my revelations. For what could I write more than my fathers have written? For have not they revealed the plan of salvation? I say unto you, Yea; and this sufficeth me.

These metal plates are small. I am writing these things to help our brothers, the Lamanites. So I must write only a little. I will not write about my prophecies or revelations. What more could I write than my fathers have already written? They have already explained God’s plan of salvation. Yes, and that is enough for me.

These plates don’t have much room, and they’re meant to help our relatives, the Lamanites, so I’ll keep this short. I won’t write about my prophecies or revelations—what more could I add to what my ancestors already wrote? They’ve already explained God’s plan of salvation. That’s enough for me.