The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 21:5

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1830 Edition

And now the afflictions of the Nephites was great; and there was no way that they could deliver themselves out of their hands, for the Lamanites had surrounded them on every side.

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And now the afflictions of the Nephites wasere great;, and there was no way that they could deliver themselves out of their hands, for the Lamanites had surrounded them on every side.

Simple English

The Nephites had many troubles. There was no way they could save themselves. The Lamanites had them trapped on every side.

Paraphrase

The suffering of the Nephites was severe. There was no way out. The Lamanites had them surrounded on every side.