The Book of Mormon

Mormon 9:28

1830 Edition

Be wise in the days of your probation; strip yourselves of all uncleanness; ask not, that ye may consume it on your lusts, but ask with a firmness unshaken, that ye will yield to no temptation, but that ye will serve the true and living God.

Simple English

Be smart in the days of your test. Get rid of all your bad ways. When you ask for things, don’t ask so you can use them for bad things you want. Ask with a strong heart that will not give in to any test. Promise that you will serve the true and living God.

Paraphrase

Be wise during this time of testing. Strip away everything unclean. Don’t ask for things just to feed your selfish desires. Ask with unshakable resolve that you won’t give in to temptation, but that you’ll serve the true and living God.