Jonah 4:1-3

Contemporary English Version

Jonah Gets Angry with the Lord

4 Jonah was really upset and angry. ^2 (A) So he prayed:

Our Lord, I knew from the very beginning that you wouldn't destroy Nineveh. That's why I left my own country and headed for Spain. You are a kind and merciful God, and you are very patient. You always show love, and you don't like to punish anyone.

^3 (B) Now let me die! I'd be better off dead.