The Book of Mormon

Alma 26:37

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Now my brethren, we see that God is mindful of every people, in whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people, and his bowels of mercy is over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my God forever. Amen.

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Now my brethren, we see that God is mindful of every people, in whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people, and his bowels of mercy isare over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my God forever. Amen.

Simple English

My brothers, we see that God remembers every people in whatever land they are in. He counts his people. His kindness covers all the earth. This is my happiness and my great thanks. I will give thanks to my God forever. Amen.

Paraphrase

“Brothers, we see that God remembers every people, no matter where they live. He counts his people, and his tender mercy covers the whole earth. This is my joy and my great thanksgiving. I will give thanks to my God forever. Amen.”