To the roots of the mountains(A) I sank down;
    the earth beneath barred me in forever.
But you, Lord my God,
    brought my life up from the pit.(B)

“When my life was ebbing away,
    I remembered(C) you, Lord,
and my prayer(D) rose to you,
    to your holy temple.(E)

“Those who cling to worthless idols(F)
    turn away from God’s love for them.
But I, with shouts of grateful praise,(G)
    will sacrifice(H) to you.
What I have vowed(I) I will make good.
    I will say, ‘Salvation(J) comes from the Lord.’”

10 And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.

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