James 4
World English Bible (WEB)
7 Ref Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Ref Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
9 Ref Lament, mourn, and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloom.
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.