Omni 1:7
1830 Edition
Wherefore, the Lord did visit them in great judgment; nevertheless, he did spare the righteous, that they should not perish, but did deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.
Influences
2 Kings 17:39 (KJV)
But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
Changes
Wherefore, the Lord did visit them in great judgment; nevertheless, he did spare the righteous, that they should not perish, but did deliver them out of the hands of their enemies.
Simple English
So the Lord punished them greatly. But he saved the righteous people so they would not die. He rescued them from their enemies.
Paraphrase
So God brought severe judgment on them. But he spared the righteous. He didn’t let them be wiped out, but delivered them from their enemies.