Jonah 2:8 - Revised Version 1885

They that regard lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

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They that observe lying vanities Forsake their own mercy.

Those who pay regard to false, useless, and worthless idols forsake their own [Source of] mercy and loving-kindness.

They that regard lying vanities Forsake their own mercy.

Those deceived by worthless things lose their chance for mercy.

When my soul was in anguish within me, I called to mind the Lord, so that my prayer might come to you, to your holy temple.

When my soul was in distress within me, I remembered the Lord: that my prayer may come to thee, unto thy holy temple.