The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 11:24

1830 Edition

Yea, and it shall come to pass that when they shall cry unto me, I will be slow to hear their cries; yea, and I will suffer them that they be smitten by their enemies.

Changes

Yea, and it shall come to pass that when they shall cry unto me, I will be slow to hear their cries; yea, and I will suffer them that they be smitten by their enemies.

Simple English

“When they cry to me for help, I will be slow to listen to them. I will let their enemies hurt them.”

Paraphrase

“When you finally cry out to me, I’ll be slow to answer. I’ll let your enemies beat you down.”