James 4:9

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning, and your joy into gloom.

Cross References

Matthew 21:41

They said to him, “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and lease the vineyard to other farmers who will give him the fruits in their seasons.”

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in yoʋr lifetime yoʋ received yoʋr good things, and in the same way Lazarus received bad things, but now he is here being comforted, while yoʋ are in agony.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Luke 6:25

Woe to you who are filled, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.