The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 5:9

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that they did rejoice exceedingly, and did offer sacrifice and burnt offerings unto the Lord; and they gave thanks unto the God of Israel.

Simple English

Then they were very happy and offered sacrifices and burnt offerings to the Lord. They gave thanks to the God of Israel.

Paraphrase

They were ecstatic. They offered sacrifices and burnt offerings to the Lord. They thanked the God of Israel.