1. From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the Lord his God:
2. When I was in trouble, Lord,I prayed to you,and you listened to me.From deep in the worldof the dead,I begged for your help,and you answered my prayer.
3. You threw me downto the bottom of the sea.The water was churningall around;I was completely coveredby your mighty waves.
4. I thought I was swept awayfrom your sight,never again to seeyour holy temple.
5. I was almost drownedby the swirling watersthat surrounded me.Seaweed had wrappedaround my head.
6. I had sunk down belowthe underwater mountains;I knew that for ever,I would be a prisoner there.But, you, Lord God,rescued me from that pit.
7. When my life was slipping away,I remembered you—and in your holy templeyou heard my prayer.
8. All who worship worthless idolsturn from the Godwho offers them mercy.
9. But with shouts of praise,I will offer a sacrificeto you, my Lord.I will keep my promise,because you are the onewith power to save.
10. The Lord commanded the fish to vomit up Jonah on the shore. And it did.