The Book of Mormon

Alma 36:14

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yea, and I had murdered many of his children, or rather led them away unto destruction; yea, and in fine, so great had been my iniquities, that the very thoughts of coming into the presence of my God, did rack my soul with inexpressible horror.

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yYea, and I had murdered many of his children, or rather led them away unto destruction; yea, and in fine, so great had been my iniquities, that the very thoughts of coming into the presence of my God, did rack my soul with inexpressible horror.

Simple English

I had hurt many of his children. I had led them away to be destroyed. My sins were so bad that just thinking about standing before God filled me with terrible fear.

Paraphrase

I’d murdered many of his children—or rather, led them to destruction. My wrongs were so great that just the thought of standing before God filled my soul with unspeakable horror.