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James 4:9

Be afflicted: mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your gladness into sorrow
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King James Version

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

English Standard Version

Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.

New International Version

Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.