The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 21:16

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Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Influences

Isaiah 49:16 (KJV)
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Simple English

I have carved you on the palms of my hands. Your walls are always before me.

Paraphrase

I’ve carved you into the palms of my hands. Your walls are always before my eyes.