The Book of Mormon

Jacob 5:44

1830 Edition

And thou beheldest that I also cut down that which cumbered this spot of ground, that I might plant this tree in the stead thereof.

Simple English

“You saw that I cut down what was in the way of this spot. I planted this tree there instead.”

Paraphrase

“You saw me clear away everything that cluttered that spot so I could plant this tree there.”