Jacob 5:44

~544–420 BC

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.'