Then Jonahprayedto the LORDhis Godfrom the stomachof the fish,
"It shall be that you will drinkof the brook,and I have commandedthe ravensto providefor you there."
"ThoughHe slayme, I will hopein Him. NeverthelessI will arguemy waysbeforeHim.
Callupon Me in the dayof trouble;I shall rescueyou, and you will honorMe."
"He will callupon Me, and I will answerhim; I will be with him in trouble;I will rescuehim and honorhim.
O LORD,they soughtYou in distress;They could only whispera prayer,Your chasteningwas upon them.
I will goaway [and] returnto My placeUntilthey acknowledgetheir guiltand seekMy face;In their afflictionthey will earnestlyseekMe.
Is anyoneamongyou suffering?[Then] he must pray.Is anyonecheerful?He is to sing praises.
