Jonah 2:8 - Compare All Versions

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Then Jonah prayed to his God from the belly of the fish. He prayed: “In trouble, deep trouble, I prayed to GOD. He answered me. From the belly of the grave I cried, ‘Help!’ You heard my cry. You threw me into ocean’s depths, into a watery grave, With ocean waves, ocean breakers crashing over me. I said, ‘I’ve been thrown away, thrown out, out of your sight. I’ll never again lay eyes on your Holy Temple.’ Ocean gripped me by the throat. The ancient Abyss grabbed me and held tight. My head was all tangled in seaweed at the bottom of the sea where the mountains take root. I was as far down as a body can go, and the gates were slamming shut behind me forever— Yet you pulled me up from that grave alive, O GOD, my God! When my life was slipping away, I remembered GOD, And my prayer got through to you, made it all the way to your Holy Temple. Those who worship hollow gods, god-frauds, walk away from their only true love. But I’m worshiping you, GOD, calling out in thanksgiving! And I’ll do what I promised I’d do! Salvation belongs to GOD!”

They that observe lying vanities Forsake their own mercy.

Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness

“People who worship useless idols give up their loyalty to you.

They that regard lying vanities Forsake their own mercy.

“Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them.

“Those who regard worthless idols Forsake their own Mercy.

“Those who regard and follow worthless idols Turn away from their [living source of] mercy and lovingkindness.

Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all God’s mercies.

It’s true—some abandon faithful love to you by worshiping worthless idols.

Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.