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What does Jonah 1:14 mean?

Then they cried out to the Lord, 'Please, Lord, don’t let us die for taking this man’s life. Don’t hold us responsible for killing an innocent man. You, Lord, have done what you wanted.' Jonah 1:14 - Modern Text Bible

(The sailors pray to Jonah’s God, asking not to be blamed for what they’re about to do, recognizing God’s control over the situation.)