The Book of Mormon

Ether 7:23

1830 Edition

and also in the reign of Shule there came prophets among the people, which were sent from the Lord, prophesying that the wickedness and idolatry of the people was bringing a curse upon the land, in the which they should be destroyed, if they did not repent.

Changes

aAnd also in the reign of Shule there came prophets among the people, whicho were sent from the Lord, prophesying that the wickedness and idolatry of the people was bringing a curse upon the land, ian the whichd they should be destroyed, if they did not repent.

Simple English

During the time when Shule was king, prophets came to the people. The Lord sent them. They said the people’s sin and worshiping false gods was bringing a curse on the land. They would be destroyed if they did not turn away from their sins.

Paraphrase

During Shule’s reign, prophets came among the people, sent by the Lord. They warned that the people’s wickedness and idol worship would bring destruction on the land if they didn’t turn back to God.