Angry at Mercy

1But it was greatly displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry.

2And he prayed to Yahweh and said, “Please, Yahweh, was this not what I said while I was still in my own land? That is why I acted first to flee to Tarshish, because I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in steadfast love, and relenting concerning the disaster.”

3And now, Yahweh, please take my life from me, for my dying is better than my living.

4And Yahweh said, “Is it right for you to be angry?”