James 4:9

First Nations Version

Cry out in your misery. Be sad and weep. Turn your laughter into sadness, and your joy into tears.

Cross References

Matthew 5:4

“Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who walk a trail of tears, for he will wipe the tears from their eyes and comfort them.

Luke 6:25

“Sorrow and trouble will be the end of you who eat your fill now. You will go hungry later. “Sorrow and trouble will be the end of you who are laughing about this now, for your own trail of tears is coming.

Luke 16:25

“Father of Many Nations (Abraham) said to him, ‘My son, do you not remember? All your days were filled with good things, but the days of Creator Helps Him (Lazarus) were filled with sorrow and pain. It is now his time for comfort, but it is your time for sorrow and pain.

Luke 6:21

“Creator’s blessing rests on you who hunger now, for you will be filled to the full. “Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who weep now, for your sorrow will turn into laughter.

Matthew 21:41

They answered him, “He will bring those bad-hearted ones to a bad end and then rent out the vineyard to others who will be honorable and give him the share of the harvest he deserves.”