2 Nephi 9:27

But wo unto him that has the law given,

yea, that has all the commandments of God, like unto us,

and that transgresseth them, and that wasteth the days of his probation,

for awful is his state!

2 Nephi 9:28

O that cunning plan of the evil one!

O the vainness, and the frailties, and the foolishness of men!

When they are learned they think they are wise,

and they hearken not unto the counsel of God,

for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves,

wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not.

And they shall perish.

2 Nephi 9:29

But to be learned is good

if they hearken unto the counsels of God.

2 Nephi 9:30

But wo unto the rich, who are rich as to the things of the world.

For because they are rich they despise the poor, and they persecute the meek,

and their hearts are upon their treasures;

wherefore, their treasure is their god.

And behold, their treasure shall perish with them also.

2 Nephi 9:31

And wo unto the deaf that will not hear;

for they shall perish.

2 Nephi 9:32

Wo unto the blind that will not see;

for they shall perish also.

2 Nephi 9:33

Wo unto the uncircumcised of heart,

for a knowledge of their iniquities shall smite them at the last day.

2 Nephi 9:34

Wo unto the liar,

for he shall be thrust down to hell.

2 Nephi 9:35

Wo unto the murderer who deliberately killeth,

for he shall die.

2 Nephi 9:36

Wo unto them who commit whoredoms,

for they shall be thrust down to hell.

2 Nephi 9:37

Yea, wo unto those that worship idols,

for the devil of all devils delighteth in them.

2 Nephi 9:38

And, in fine, wo unto all those who die in their sins;

for they shall return to God, and behold his face, and remain in their sins.