The Book of Mormon

Alma 54:17

1830 Edition

For behold, your fathers did wrong their brethren, insomuch that they did rob them of their right to the government, when it rightly belonged unto them.

Changes

For behold, your fathers did wrong their brethren, insomuch that they did rob them of their right to the government, when it rightly belonged unto them.

Simple English

Your ancestors did wrong to their brothers. They took away their right to rule when it belonged to them.

Paraphrase

Your ancestors wronged their brothers. They robbed them of their right to rule, when it rightfully belonged to them.