Mormon 8:20
1830 Edition
Behold what the Scripture saith: Man shall not smite, neither shall he judge: for judgement is mine, saith the Lord; and vengeance is mine also, and I will repay.
Influences
Romans 12:19 (KJV)
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Changes
Behold what the Sscripture saith: Mys—man shall not smite, neither shall he judge:; for judgement is mine, saith the Lord;, and vengeance is mine also, and I will repay.
Simple English
Here is what the Scripture says: People should not hurt others. They should not judge. God says: Judging is my job. I will punish people who do wrong.
Paraphrase
Here’s what Scripture says: Don’t strike others, and don’t judge them. Judgment belongs to me, says the Lord. Vengeance is mine too, and I will repay.