The Book of Mormon

Alma 9:22

1830 Edition

yea, and after having been delivered of God out of the land of Jerusalem, by the hand of the Lord; having been saved from famine, and from sickness, and all manner of diseases of every kind; and they having been waxed strong in battle, that they might not be destroyed; having been brought out of bondage time after time, and having been kept and preserved until now; and they have been prospered until they are rich in all manner of things.

Changes

yYea, and after having been delivered of God out of the land of Jerusalem, by the hand of the Lord; having been saved from famine, and from sickness, and all manner of diseases of every kind; and they having been waxed strong in battle, that they might not be destroyed; having been brought out of bondage time after time, and having been kept and preserved until now; and they have been prospered until they are rich in all manner of things.

Simple English

“God brought you out of the land of Jerusalem. He saved you from hunger and from sickness and all kinds of diseases. You have been made strong in battle so that you wouldn’t be destroyed. You have been brought out of slavery again and again. You have been kept and protected until now. You have done so well that you are rich in every way.”

Paraphrase

“God brought you out of Jerusalem. He’s saved you from starvation, sickness, and every kind of disease. He’s made you strong in battle so you wouldn’t be destroyed. He’s freed you from slavery again and again. He’s protected and preserved you until now. He’s blessed you until you’re rich in every way.”