The Book of Mormon

Helaman 16:23

1830 Edition

and notwithstanding the signs and the wonders which was wrought among the people of the Lord, and the many miracles which they did, satan did get great hold upon the hearts of the people, upon all the face of the land.

Changes

aAnd notwithstanding the signs and the wonders which wasere wrought among the people of the Lord, and the many miracles which they did, sSatan did get great hold upon the hearts of the people, upon all the face of the land.

Simple English

Even though there were signs and wonderful things among the Lord’s people, and many miracles, Satan still got a strong hold on people’s hearts. This was all over the land.

Paraphrase

Despite all the signs and wonders performed among God’s people, despite all the miracles they witnessed, Satan got a powerful grip on people’s hearts throughout the land.