The Book of Mormon

Ether 10:5

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that Riplakish did not do that which was right in the sight of the Lord, for he did have many wives and concubines, and did lay that upon men’s shoulders which was grievous to be borne; yea, he did tax them with heavy taxes; and with the taxes he did build many spacious buildings.

Simple English

Riplakish did not do what was right in the Lord’s sight. He had many wives and concubines. He put heavy burdens on the people. He made them pay high taxes. With the taxes he built many large buildings.

Paraphrase

Riplakish didn’t do what was right in the Lord’s eyes. He took many wives and concubines. He put crushing burdens on his people—taxing them heavily so he could build extravagant palaces.