Jonah 2:3

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And he said: "I cried out to the Lord from my tribulation, and he heeded me. From the belly of hell, I cried out, and you heeded my voice.

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For the pangs of death have encircled me. The torrents of Belial have terrified me.

Alleluia. All nations, praise the Lord. All peoples, praise him.

For his mercy has been confirmed over us. And the truth of the Lord remains for all eternity.

A Canticle in steps. I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains; from thence help will come to me.

SADE. The waters have flooded over my head. I said, "I am lost."

COPH. I called upon your name, O Lord, from the furthest pit.