James 5:13

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Are you having troubles? You should pray. Are you happy? You should sing.

Cross References

Psalm 50:15

God says, “Call me when trouble comes. I will help you, and you will honor me.”

Ephesians 5:19

Encourage each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.

Jonah 2:2

“I was in very bad trouble. I called to the Lord for help, and he answered me. I was deep in the grave. I cried to you, and you heard my voice.

Hebrews 5:7

While Jesus lived on earth he prayed to God, asking for help from the one who could save him from death. He prayed to God with loud cries and tears. And his prayers were answered because of his great respect for God.

Jonah 2:7

“My soul gave up all hope, but then I remembered the Lord. I prayed to you, and you heard my prayers in your holy Temple.

Hosea 6:1

“Come, let’s go back to the Lord. He hurt us, but he will heal us. He wounded us, but he will put bandages on us.

Revelation 14:3

The people sang a new song before the throne and before the four living beings and the elders. The only ones who could learn the new song were the 144,000 who had been bought from the earth. No one else could learn it.

Luke 22:44

Jesus was full of pain; he struggled hard in prayer. Sweat dripped from his face like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Matthew 26:30

They all sang a song and then went out to the Mount of Olives.

Daniel 5:4

As they were drinking, they gave praise to their idol gods, which were only statues made from gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.

Psalm 118:5

I was in trouble, so I called to the Lord for help. The Lord answered and made me free.

Psalm 91:15

When my followers call to me, I will answer them. I will be with them when they are in trouble. I will rescue them and honor them.

Revelation 7:10

They shouted loudly, “Victory belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”

1 Corinthians 14:26

So, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, one person has a song, another has a teaching, and another has a new truth from God. One person speaks in a different language, and another interprets that language. The purpose of whatever you do should be to help everyone grow stronger in faith.

Luke 23:42

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you begin ruling as king!”

Micah 4:5

All the people from other nations follow their own gods, but we will follow the Lord our God forever and ever!

Psalm 105:2

Sing to him; sing praises to him. Tell about the amazing things he has done.

Psalm 95:2

Come and worship him with songs of thanks. Let us sing happy songs of praise to him.

Psalm 18:6

In my trouble I called to the Lord. Yes, I cried out to my God for help. There in his temple he heard my voice. He heard my cry for help.

Job 33:26

He will pray and God will answer. He will worship God and shout with joy. He will again stand as right before God.

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him; sing praises to him. Tell about the amazing things he has done.

Isaiah 65:14

My servants will shout for joy, but you will cry out in pain. Your spirits will be broken, and you will be very sad.

1 Corinthians 14:15

So what should I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

James 5:10

Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke for the Lord. They suffered many bad things, but they were patient.