The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 13:20

1830 Edition

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Influences

Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Simple English

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God gives you.”

Paraphrase

“’Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.’”