The Book of Mormon

Alma 39:2

1830 Edition

For thou didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy brother, among the people of the Zoramites. Now this is what I have against thee: Thou didst go on unto boasting in thy strength, and thy wisdom.

Changes

For thou didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy brother, among the people of the Zoramites. Now this is what I have against thee:; Tthou didst go on unto boasting in thy strength, and thy wisdom.

Simple English

You did not listen to my words as well as your brother did when we were with the Zoramites. This is what I have against you: You went around bragging about your strength and your wisdom.

Paraphrase

But you didn’t pay attention to my words the way he did when we were among the Zoramites. Here’s my concern: you went around boasting about your own strength and wisdom.