The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 24:21

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yea, and in the valley of Alma they poured out their thanks to God because he had been merciful unto them, and eased their burdens, and had delivered them out of bondage; for they were in bondage, and none could deliver them, except it were the Lord their God.

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yYea, and in the valley of Alma they poured out their thanks to God because he had been merciful unto them, and eased their burdens, and had delivered them out of bondage; for they were in bondage, and none could deliver them, except it were the Lord their God.

Simple English

In the valley of Alma, they thanked God. He had been kind to them. He had made their loads lighter. He had freed them from slavery. They had been slaves. No one could have freed them except the Lord their God.

Paraphrase

In the valley of Alma, they poured out their thanks to God. He had shown them mercy, lightened their burdens, and delivered them from slavery. They had been in bondage, and no one could have freed them except the Lord their God.