James 4:9

Plain English Version

Stop laughing about the bad things you did. Cry about them instead. You went wrong, so be sad, not happy.

Cross References

Matthew 5:4

Some people are very sad now, and they cry, but God will make them feel better, and they will be really happy.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that when you were alive on the earth, you had everything that you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here, and we are making him feel good, but you are there in that fire.