The Book of Mormon

Mormon 8:19

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For behold, the same that judgeth rashly, shall be judged rashly again: for according to his works shall his wages be; therefore, he that smiteth, shall be smitten again of the Lord.

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For behold, the same that judgeth rashly, shall be judged rashly again:; for according to his works shall his wages be; therefore, he that smiteth, shall be smitten again, of the Lord.

Simple English

Anyone who judges quickly will be judged quickly too. People will be paid back for what they do. So anyone who hurts someone will be hurt by the Lord.

Paraphrase

Whoever judges harshly will be judged harshly in return. You get what you give. If you strike, you’ll be struck again by the Lord.