The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 17:43

1830 Edition

And now, after all these things, the time has come that they have become wicked, yea, nearly unto ripeness; and I know not but they are at this day about to be destroyed, for I know that the day must surely come, that they must be destroyed, save a few only, which shall be led away into captivity;

Changes

And now, after all these things, the time has come that they have become wicked, yea, nearly unto ripeness; and I know not but they are at this day about to be destroyed,; for I know that the day must surely come, that they must be destroyed, save a few only, whicho shall be led away into captivity;.

Simple English

After all these things, the time has come that they have become wicked, almost fully ripe in sin. They might be destroyed even today. I know the day will surely come when they must be destroyed. Only a few will be led away as captives.

Paraphrase

“Now, after all that, they’ve become wicked—almost completely corrupt. They might be destroyed even as we speak. I know the day is coming when they’ll be destroyed, except for a few who’ll be taken captive.”