The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:29

1830 Edition

my soul hath been redeemed from the gall of bitterness and bonds of iniquity. I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold the marvellous light of God. My soul was wrecked with eternal torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more.

Influences

Acts 8:23 (KJV)
For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

Changes

mMy soul hath been redeemed from the gall of bitterness and bonds of iniquity. I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold the marvellous light of God. My soul was wreacked with eternal torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more.

Simple English

“My soul has been saved from bitter hate and the chains of sin. I was in the darkest hole. But now I see God’s wonderful light. My soul was hurt with pain that never ends. But I was pulled out. My soul doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Paraphrase

“My soul has been freed from the bitterness and chains of sin. I was in the deepest darkness, but now I see the glorious light of God. My soul was wrecked with endless torment, but I’ve been rescued. My soul is at peace.”