Mosiah 24:13
~120 BC
1830 Edition
And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying, Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people, and deliver them out of bondage.
Influences
Acts 7:31 (KJV)
When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,
Philippians 2:19 (KJV)
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
Changes
And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying,: Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people, and deliver them out of bondage.
Simple English
Then the voice of the Lord came to them in their troubles. He said: 'Lift up your heads. Be happy. I know about the promise you made to me. I will make a promise to my people. I will free you from slavery.'
Paraphrase
Then the voice of the Lord came to them in their suffering: 'Lift up your heads and take heart. I know the covenant you made with me. I will make a covenant with my people and free you from slavery.'