§ 02 · King James Bible
Jonah 1:13
Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.
Simple English
However, the men worked hard to get the boat to shore, but they failed. The sea was rough and stormy, making it difficult for them.
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