The Book of Mormon

Alma 38:13

1830 Edition

do not pray as the Zoramites do, for ye have seen that they pray to be heard of men, and to be praised for their wisdom.

Changes

dDo not pray as the Zoramites do, for ye have seen that they pray to be heard of men, and to be praised for their wisdom.

Simple English

Don’t pray like the Zoramites do. You have seen that they pray so people will hear them. They want to be praised for their wisdom.

Paraphrase

Don’t pray like the Zoramites. You’ve seen how they pray to be heard by people and praised for their wisdom.