The Book of Mormon

Alma 52:31

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated far, they were surrounded by the Nephites; by the men of Moroni on one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied, because of their long march.

Changes

And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated far, they were surrounded by the Nephites;, by the men of Moroni on one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied, because of their long march.

Simple English

Before the Lamanites had run very far, the Nephites surrounded them. Moroni’s men were on one side. Lehi’s men were on the other side. All of them were not tired and full of strength. But the Lamanites were tired from their long march.

Paraphrase

Before the Lamanites had retreated far, they found themselves surrounded by the Nephites—Moroni’s men on one side and Lehi’s men on the other. All of them were fresh and full of strength, but the Lamanites were worn out from their long march.