The Book of Mormon

Helaman 13:5

1830 Edition

and he said unto them, Behold, I, Samuel, a Lamanite, do speak the words of the Lord, which he doth put into my heart; and behold he hath put it into my heart to say unto this people, that the sword of justice hangeth over this people; and four hundred years passeth not away save the sword of justice falleth upon this people;

Changes

aAnd he said unto them,: Behold, I, Samuel, a Lamanite, do speak the words of the Lord, which he doth put into my heart; and behold he hath put it into my heart to say unto this people, that the sword of justice hangeth over this people; and four hundred years passeth not away save the sword of justice falleth upon this people;.

Simple English

He said to them: “I, Samuel, a Lamanite, speak the Lord’s words. He puts these words in my heart. He has told me to say this to you: God’s punishment hangs over these people. Before four hundred years pass, God’s punishment will fall on these people.”

Paraphrase

He said to them: “I’m Samuel, a Lamanite, and I’m speaking the words the Lord has put in my heart. He’s telling me to warn you: judgment hangs over this people. Within four hundred years, that judgment will fall.”