The Book of Mormon

Alma 42:18

1830 Edition

Now there was a punishment affixed, and a just law given, which brought remorse of conscience unto man.

Changes

Now, there was a punishment affixed, and a just law given, which brought remorse of conscience unto man.

Simple English

There was a punishment set, and a fair law given. This brought guilt to people.

Paraphrase

A punishment was set in place, and a just law was given. This brought guilt to the human conscience.