The Book of Mormon

Jacob 7:22

1830 Edition

Now, this thing was pleasing unto me, Jacob; for I had requested it of my Father which was in Heaven: for he had heard my cry, and answered my prayer.

Changes

Now, this thing was pleasing unto me, Jacob;, for I had requested it of my Father whicho was in Hheaven:; for he had heard my cry, and answered my prayer.

Simple English

This made me happy. I had asked my Father in Heaven for this. He had heard my prayer and answered it.

Paraphrase

This pleased me, because I had prayed to my Father in Heaven for it. He heard my cry and answered my prayer.