James 4:9

The Passion Translation

Feel the pain of your sin, be sorrowful and weep! Let your joking around be turned into mourning and your joy into deep humiliation.

Cross References

Matthew 5:4

“What delight comes to you when you wait upon the Lord! For you will find what you long for.

Proverbs 14:13

Superficial laughter can hide a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the pain resurfaces.

Luke 6:25

“What sorrows await those of you who are content with yourselves, for hunger and emptiness will come to you. “What sorrows await those of you who laugh now, having received all your joy in this life only, for grief and wailing will come to you.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was humbled I used to always wander astray, but now I see the wisdom of your words.

Ezekiel 16:63

You may remember your wretched past and feel deep remorse, yet you will be reduced to silence when you realize that I have forgiven you for everything you have done. I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken.”

Ezekiel 7:16

And those who escape will flee to the mountains, moaning like doves of the valleys, each one moaning for his sin.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham responded, ‘My friend, don’t you remember? While you were alive, you had all you desired. You surrounded yourself in luxury, while Lazarus had nothing. Now Lazarus dwells in the comforts of paradise and you are in agony.

Luke 6:21

“How filled you become when you are consumed with hunger and desire, for you will be completely satisfied. “How content you become when you weep with complete brokenness, for you will laugh with unrestrained joy.

Lamentations 5:15

Joy has vanished from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning.

Jeremiah 31:13

The young girls, the young men, and the elderly will dance and celebrate together. I will turn their sad memories into gladness. I will give them joy after all their trouble and will be their comfort.”

Jeremiah 31:9

They will return praying with tears as I lead them home. I will guide them to streams of water, by a smooth path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is my firstborn son.

Psalm 119:71

The punishment you brought me through was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me your ways.

Psalm 119:136

When I witness the rebellious breaking your laws, it makes me weep uncontrollably!

Matthew 21:41

They answered, “He will bring a horrible death to those who did this evil and he will completely destroy them. Then he’ll lease his vineyard to different tenants who will be faithful to give him the portion he deserves.”