Jonah 4
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Jonah 4:1-4

1This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry.

2So he complained to the Lord about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this, Lord? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying people.

3Just kill me now, Lord! I’d rather be dead than alive if what I predicted will not happen.”

4The Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry about this?”

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