James 4:9
Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
Share this verse
Other versions
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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Be afflicted: mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your gladness into sorrow