The Book of Mormon

Mormon 6:18

1830 Edition

Behold, if ye had not done this, ye would not have fallen. But behold, ye are fallen, and I mourn your loss.

Simple English

If you had not done this, you would not have fallen. But you are fallen. I am sad for your loss.

Paraphrase

“If you hadn’t done this, you wouldn’t have fallen. But here you lie, and I mourn your loss.”