Moroni 9:12
1830 Edition
(and only a few years have passed away, and they were a civil and a delightsome people;)
Changes
(aAnd only a few years have passed away, and they were a civil and a delightsome people;)
Simple English
Only a few years have passed. They were once kind and good people.
Paraphrase
Just a few years ago, they were civilized and good.