James 4

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

7 Ref Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

8 Ref Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

7 Ref For this cause be ruled by God; but make war on the Evil One and he will be put to flight before you.

8 Ref Come near to God and he will come near to you. Make your hands clean, you evil-doers; put away deceit from your hearts, you false in mind.

9 Ref Be troubled, with sorrow and weeping; let your laughing be turned to sorrow and your joy to grief.

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