The Book of Mormon

Ether 9:16

1830 Edition

And the Lord began again to take the curse from off the land, and the house of Emer did prosper exceedingly under the reign of Emer; and in the space of sixty and two years, they had become exceeding strong, insomuch that they became exceeding rich,

Changes

And the Lord began again to take the curse from off the land, and the house of Emer did prosper exceedingly under the reign of Emer; and in the space of sixty and two years, they had become exceedingly strong, insomuch that they became exceedingly rich,

Simple English

The Lord started to take the curse off the land. Emer’s family did very well when Emer was king. In sixty-two years, they became very strong and very rich.

Paraphrase

The Lord began lifting the curse from the land. Emer’s dynasty thrived under his rule. In sixty-two years they became incredibly strong and wealthy.