“I (A)descended to the roots of the mountains.
The earth with its (B)bars was around me forever,
But You have (C)brought up my life from [a]the pit, O Lord my God.
“While [b]I was (D)fainting away,
I (E)remembered the Lord,
And my (F)prayer came to You,
Into (G)Your holy temple.
“Those who (H)regard [c]vain idols
Forsake their faithfulness,

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Footnotes

  1. Jonah 2:6 Or corruption
  2. Jonah 2:7 Lit my soul...within me
  3. Jonah 2:8 Lit empty vanities