Mosiah 29:16
~92 BC
1830 Edition
Now I say unto you, that because all men are not just, it is not expedient that ye should have a king or kings to rule over you.
Influences
2 Corinthians 12:1 (KJV)
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Changes
Now I say unto you, that because all men are not just, it is not expedient that ye should have a king or kings to rule over you.
Simple English
I say to you, because not all men are fair, it is not good for you to have a king or kings rule over you.
Paraphrase
But here's the problem: not all people are good. That's why having a king is risky.