The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 16:20

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And it came to pass that Laman and Lemuel, and the sons of Ishmael, did begin to murmur exceedingly, because of their sufferings and afflictions in the wilderness; and also, my father began to murmur against the Lord his God; yea, and they were all exceeding sorrowful, even that they did murmur against the Lord.

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And it came to pass that Laman and Lemuel, and the sons of Ishmael, did begin to murmur exceedingly, because of their sufferings and afflictions in the wilderness; and also, my father began to murmur against the Lord his God; yea, and they were all exceedingly sorrowful, even that they did murmur against the Lord.

Simple English

Laman, Lemuel, and Ishmael’s sons began to complain a lot. They complained because of their suffering in the wilderness. Even my father began to complain against the Lord his God. They were all very sad and complained against the Lord.

Paraphrase

Laman and Lemuel and Ishmael’s sons started complaining bitterly about their hardships in the wilderness. Even my father began to murmur against the Lord his God. Everyone was deeply distressed, complaining against the Lord.