Jonah 2:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
Jonah 2:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The waters compassed me about, even to the soul; The deep was round about me; The weeds were wrapped about my head.
Jonah 2:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The waters engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths closed around me; the seaweed wrapped around my head.
Jonah 2:5 (BSB)
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What does Jonah 2:5 say?
Jonah 2:5 in modern King James wording reads: "The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head."
Where is Jonah 2:5 found in the Bible?
Jonah 2:5 is verse 5 of chapter 2 of the book of Jonah, in the Old Testament. Jonah has 4 chapters.
Which translations of Jonah 2:5 can I read here?
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