And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”