The Book of Mormon

Ether 11:13

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that the people hardened their hearts, and would not hearken unto their words; and the prophets mourned and withdrew from among the people.

Simple English

The people made their hearts hard. They would not listen. The prophets were very sad and left the people.

Paraphrase

The people’s hearts turned hard. They refused to listen. The prophets, heartbroken, withdrew from the people.