The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 16:24

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that he did inquire of the Lord, for they had humbled themselves because of my word; for I did say many things unto them in the energy of my soul.

Changes

And it came to pass that he did inquire of the Lord, for they had humbled themselves because of my words; for I did say many things unto them in the energy of my soul.

Simple English

He asked the Lord for help. They had humbled themselves because of my words. I had said many things to them with all my energy.

Paraphrase

He asked the Lord, because they had humbled themselves after my words. I had spoken to them with all the energy of my soul.