They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 2 of Jonah. Jonah contrasts those who cling to worthless idols with his own decision to look again toward God. The prayer moves toward thanksgiving, fulfillment of vows, and recognition that salvation belongs to the Lord.
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Da meine Seele bei mir verzagte, gedachte ich an den HERRN; und mein Gebet kam zu dir in deinen heiligen Tempel.
Los que guardan las vanidades ilusorias, Su misericordia abandonan.
Los que se aferran a vanidades engañosas abandonan su misericordia.
Ceux qui s'attachent à de vaines idoles Eloignent d'eux la miséricorde.
Quelli che osservano le vanità di menzogna Abbandonano la lor pietà;
Os que observam as falsas vaidades deixam a sua misericórdia.
那信奉虛無神明 的人, 丟棄自己的慈愛;
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