The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 8:12

1830 Edition

And as I partook of the fruit thereof, it filled my soul with exceeding great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirous above all other fruit.

Changes

And as I partook of the fruit thereof, it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirousable above all other fruit.

Simple English

As I ate the fruit, it filled my soul with great joy. So I wanted my family to eat it too, because I knew it was better than any other fruit.

Paraphrase

“As I ate it, joy filled my whole soul. I wanted my family to taste it too—I knew this fruit was better than anything else.”