Jonah 2
1Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God out of the fish's belly,
2And said, I cried by reason of my affliction to the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, [and] thou heardst my voice.
3For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods encompassed me: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.
4Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again towards thy holy temple.
5The waters encompassed me, [even] to the soul: the depth inclosed me on every side, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
6I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars [was] about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God.
7When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came to thee, into thy holy temple.
8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.
9But I will sacrifice to thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay [that] which I have vowed. Salvation [is] of the LORD.
10And the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry [land].
Jonah 2
1Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly,
2And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.
3For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.
4Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple.
5The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
6I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.
7When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.
8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.
9But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.
10And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.
Understanding Webster Bible vs King James Version in Jonah 2
Webster Bible (Webster)
Noah Webster's revision of the KJV with modernized language from 1833.
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The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence.
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Key Comparison: Jonah 2:1
"Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God out of the fish's belly,"
"Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly,"