The Book of Mormon

Jacob 5:6

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that after many days, it began to put forth somewhat a little, young and tender branches; but behold, the main top thereof began to perish.

Changes

And it came to pass that after many days, it began to put forth somewhat a little, young and tender branches; but behold, the main top thereof began to perish.

Simple English

After many days, it grew some small young branches. But the main top part began to die.

Paraphrase

After many days, it began putting out a few small, tender branches. But the main top of the tree was still dying.