The Book of Mormon

Helaman 3:20

1830 Edition

nevertheless, Helaman did fill the judgement seat with justice and equity; yea, he did observe to keep the statutes, and the judgements, and the commandments of God; and he did do that which was right in the sight of God, continually; and he did walk after the ways of his father, insomuch that he did prosper in the land.

Changes

nNevertheless, Helaman did fill the judgement -seat with justice and equity; yea, he did observe to keep the statutes, and the judgements, and the commandments of God; and he did do that which was right in the sight of God, continually; and he did walk after the ways of his father, insomuch that he did prosper in the land.

Simple English

But Helaman was a fair and honest judge. He obeyed God’s laws and rules. He did what was right in God’s eyes all the time. He followed his father’s ways. So he did well in the land.

Paraphrase

But through it all, Helaman ruled with justice and fairness. He kept God’s laws and commandments. He did what was right in God’s eyes, continually following in his father’s footsteps. Because of this, he thrived in the land.