Jonah 2:1-3:10
Jonah's Prayer
"From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the Lord his God: When I was in
trouble, Lord, I prayed to you, and you listened to me. From deep in
the world of the dead, I begged for your help, and you answered my
prayer. You threw me down to the bottom of the sea. The water was
churning all around; I was completely covered by your mighty waves. I
thought I was swept away from your sight, never again to see your holy
temple. I was almost drowned by the swirling waters that surrounded
me. Seaweed had wrapped around my head. I had sunk down below the
underwater mountains; I knew that forever, I would be a prisoner
there. But, you, Lord God, rescued me from that pit. When my life was
slipping away, I remembered you— and in your holy temple you heard my
prayer. All who worship worthless idols turn from the God who offers
them mercy. But with shouts of praise, I will offer a sacrifice to
you, my Lord. I will keep my promise, because you are t...