The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 20:13

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Mine hand hath also laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: and I called unto them, and they stand up together.

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Isaiah 48:13 (KJV)
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

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Mine hand hath also laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: and. I called unto them, and they stand up together.

Simple English

My hand made the foundation of the earth. My right hand stretched out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand up together.

Paraphrase

My hand laid the earth’s foundation. My right hand stretched out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand at attention.