The Book of Mormon

Helaman 11:9

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And it came to pass that the Judges did say unto Nephi, according to the words which had been desired.—And it came to pass that when Nephi saw that the people had repented, and did humble themselves in sackcloth, he cried again unto the Lord, saying:

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And it came to pass that the Jjudges did say unto Nephi, according to the words which had been desired.— And it came to pass that when Nephi saw that the people had repented, and did humble themselves in sackcloth, he cried again unto the Lord, saying:

Simple English

The judges said this to Nephi, just like the people wanted. When Nephi saw that the people had changed, he noticed something. They made themselves humble by wearing rough cloth. So he cried out to the Lord again. He said:

Paraphrase

The judges went to Nephi just as the people asked. When Nephi saw that the people had truly changed and humbled themselves in sackcloth, he cried out to the Lord again: