23:3 - "...mine anger is not upon them that rejoice in my highness..."
That's one way to stay on the Lord's good side. Another way is to resist temptation and repent when we fall.
23:11 - "...and I will punish the world for evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay down the haughtiness of the terrible..."
The Lord will give just recompense for the actions of each person. Of us it is required to forgive all men (D&C 64:10). This is about condemning judgment. There's a difference between consequences and condemnation. Sometimes it is needful for some people to receive consequences so they can learn from their actions. This doesn't mean that we hold a grudge against them...we should always want to help each other come closer to Christ. But we don't need to condone their actions either. In this path, we show our faith in Christ's healing and fixing power.
23:12 - "...I will make a man more precious than fine gold..."
The footnote for this verse refers to the passage of scripture found in 2 Nephi 14:1-4. In the last days, men will be scarce as a result of wars - much more precious to women than "fine gold." It shows the importance of being close to the Lord, especially for women who need the spirit of the Lord in finding a spouse, or dealing with the loss of a spouse / father / brother / son.
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