The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 8:4

1830 Edition

But, behold, Laman and Lemuel, I fear exceedingly, because of you; for, behold, me thought I saw a dark and dreary wilderness.

Changes

But, behold, Laman and Lemuel, I fear exceedingly, because of you; for, behold, me thought I saw in my dream, a dark and dreary wilderness.

Simple English

But I am very worried about you, Laman and Lemuel. In my dream, I saw a dark and sad wilderness.

Paraphrase

“But Laman and Lemuel—I’m terrified for you. In my dream, I saw myself in a dark, desolate wilderness.”