The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 33:3

1830 Edition

But I, Nephi, have written what I have written; and I esteem it as of great worth, and especially unto my people. For I pray continually for them by day, and mine eyes water my pillow by night, because of them; and I cry unto my God in faith, and I know that he will hear my cry;

Changes

But I, Nephi, have written what I have written;, and I esteem it as of great worth, and especially unto my people. For I pray continually for them by day, and mine eyes water my pillow by night, because of them; and I cry unto my God in faith, and I know that he will hear my cry;.

Simple English

But I have written what I have written. I think it’s very important, especially for my people. I pray for them all day long. At night my tears wet my pillow because of them. I cry to my God in faith. I know he will hear my cry.

Paraphrase

Still, I’ve written what I’ve written, and I believe it has great worth—especially for my people. I pray for them constantly. At night, my tears soak my pillow because of them. I cry out to God in faith, and I know he hears me.