The Book of Mormon

Ether 2:18

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that the brother of Jared cried unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, I have performed the work which thou hast commanded me, and I have made the barges according as thou hast directed me.

Simple English

Jared’s brother cried out to the Lord. He said: “O Lord, I have done the work you told me to do. I have made the boats the way you told me.”

Paraphrase

The brother of Jared called out to the Lord: “Lord, I’ve done the work you commanded me. I’ve made the barges just as you directed.”