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Jonah 4:6, 7, 8

Jonah 4:6 NLT

And the LORD God arranged for a leafy plant to grow there, and soon it spread its broad leaves over Jonah’s head, shading him from the sun. This eased his discomfort, and Jonah was very grateful for the plant.

Jonah 4:7 NLT

But God also arranged for a worm! The next morning at dawn the worm ate through the stem of the plant so that it withered away.

Jonah 4:8 NLT

And as the sun grew hot, God arranged for a scorching east wind to blow on Jonah. The sun beat down on his head until he grew faint and wished to die. “Death is certainly better than living like this!” he exclaimed.