Jonah 2:7

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

When my life was ebbing away, I called out to the LORD. And my prayer came to you, to your holy temple.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 30:27 : 27 The priests and Levites got up and pronounced blessings on the people. The LORD responded favorably to them as their prayers reached his holy dwelling place in heaven.
  • Ps 11:4 : 4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
  • Ps 18:6 : 6 In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
  • Ps 65:4 : 4 How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace.
  • Ps 77:10-11 : 10 Then I said,“I am sickened by the thought that the Most High might become inactive. 11 I will remember the works of the LORD. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!
  • Ps 143:5 : 5 I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.
  • Jonah 2:4 : 4 I thought I had been banished from your sight, that I would never again see your holy temple!
  • Mic 1:2 : 2 The Judge is Coming Listen, all you nations! Pay attention, all inhabitants of earth! The Sovereign LORD will act as a witness against you; the Lord will accuse you from his majestic palace.
  • Hab 2:20 : 20 But the LORD is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!”
  • 2 Cor 1:9-9 : 9 Indeed we felt as if the sentence of death had been passed against us, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from so great a risk of death, and he will deliver us. We have set our hope on him that he will deliver us yet again,
  • Heb 12:3 : 3 Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.
  • Isa 50:10 : 10 Who among you fears the LORD? Who obeys his servant? Whoever walks in deep darkness, without light, should trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.
  • Lam 3:21-26 : 21 But this I call to mind; therefore I have hope: 22 ח(Khet) The LORD’s loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end. 23 They are fresh every morning; your faithfulness is abundant! 24 “My portion is the LORD,” I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him. 25 ט(Tet) The LORD is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him. 26 It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the LORD.
  • Ps 119:81-83 : 81 כ(Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word. 82 My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say,“When will you comfort me?” 83 For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.
  • Ps 20:7 : 7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the LORD our God.
  • Ps 22:14 : 14 My strength drains away like water; all my bones are dislocated; my heart is like wax; it melts away inside me.
  • Ps 27:13 : 13 Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the LORD’s favor in the land of the living?
  • Ps 42:5 : 5 Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.
  • Ps 42:11 : 11 Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.
  • Ps 43:5 : 5 Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.
  • 1 Sam 30:6 : 6 David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the LORD his God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Jonah 2:2-6
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    82%

    2and said,“I called out to the LORD from my distress, and he answered me; from the belly of Sheol I cried out for help, and you heard my prayer.

    3You threw me into the deep waters, into the middle of the sea; the ocean current engulfed me; all the mighty waves you sent swept over me.

    4I thought I had been banished from your sight, that I would never again see your holy temple!

    5Water engulfed me up to my neck; the deep ocean surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head.

    6I went down to the very bottoms of the mountains; the gates of the netherworld barred me in forever; but you brought me up from the Pit, O LORD, my God.

  • 2 Sam 22:6-7
    2 verses
    81%

    6The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me.

    7In my distress I called to the LORD; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

  • Ps 18:6
    80%

    6In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

  • Ps 30:8
    77%

    8To you, O LORD, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:

  • Ps 77:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.

    3I said,“I will remember God while I groan; I will think about him while my strength leaves me.”(Selah)

  • Ps 42:4-7
    4 verses
    76%

    4I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.

    5Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

    6I am depressed, so I will pray to you while in the region of the upper Jordan, from Hermon, from Mount Mizar.

    7One deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls; all your billows and waves overwhelm me.

  • Ps 116:4
    76%

    4I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”

  • Ps 30:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2O LORD my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.

    3O LORD, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.

  • Lam 3:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20I continually think about this, and I am depressed.

    21But this I call to mind; therefore I have hope:

  • Ps 31:22
    75%

    22I jumped to conclusions and said,“I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

  • Ps 120:1
    75%

    1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.

  • Ps 138:3
    75%

    3When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

  • Ps 3:4
    74%

    4To the LORD I cried out, and he answered me from his holy hill.(Selah)

  • Lam 3:55
    74%

    55ק(Qof) I have called on your name, O LORD, from the deepest pit.

  • Ps 84:2
    74%

    2I desperately want to be in the courts of the LORD’s temple. My heart and my entire being shout for joy to the living God.

  • Ps 143:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6I spread my hands out to you in prayer; my soul thirsts for you in a parched land.(Selah)

    7Answer me quickly, LORD! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.

  • Ps 28:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

    1By David. To you, O LORD, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

    2Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!

  • Ps 42:2
    73%

    2I thirst for God, for the living God. I say,“When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?”

  • Ps 9:13
    73%

    13when they prayed:“Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

  • Ps 40:1
    73%

    1For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

  • Ps 31:7
    73%

    7I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

  • Ps 116:7-8
    2 verses
    73%

    7Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.

    8Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, kept my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.

  • Ps 140:6
    73%

    6I say to the LORD,“You are my God.” O LORD, pay attention to my plea for mercy!

  • Ps 27:7
    73%

    7Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

  • Ps 130:1
    73%

    1A song of ascents. From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD.

  • Ps 142:1
    73%

    1A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy.

  • Ps 77:10
    73%

    10Then I said,“I am sickened by the thought that the Most High might become inactive.

  • Ps 143:4
    73%

    4My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

  • Ps 77:6
    73%

    6I said,“During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

  • Ps 42:9
    73%

    9I will pray to God, my high ridge:“Why do you ignore me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?”

  • Ps 142:5
    72%

    5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say,“You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living.”

  • Ps 25:1
    72%

    1By David. O LORD, I come before you in prayer.

  • Ps 6:3
    72%

    3I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD– how long will this continue?

  • Ps 61:2
    72%

    2From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to a rocky summit where I can be safe!

  • Ps 141:1
    72%

    1A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

  • Ps 63:6
    72%

    6whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours.