And in these prosperous circumstances were the people of Nephi in the commencement of the twenty and first year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi. And they did prosper exceedingly, and they became exceedingly rich; yea, and they did multiply and wax strong in the land.
And thus we see how merciful and just are all the dealings of the Lord, to the fulfilling of all his words unto the children of men; yea, we can behold that his words are verified, even at this time, which he spake unto Lehi, saying:
“Blessed art thou and thy children;
and they shall be blessed,
inasmuch as they shall keep my commandments
they shall prosper in the land.“But remember,
inasmuch as they will not keep my commandments
they shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord.”