Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Afflicted

James 5:1
As for you that are rich: weep, and lament the miserys that are falling upon you.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Luke 6:21
blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall find matter of mirth.
2 Corinthians 7:10
for religious sorrow produces that salutary repentance, which we never regret: but worldly sorrow preys upon life.

Let

Luke 6:25
wo unto you that are full: for you shall be in want. wo unto you that indulge in present pleasure: for mourning and sorrow shall attend you.
Luke 16:25
but Abraham said, son, remember you had your enjoyments, when you were alive, and Lazarus his misfortunes: but now he has his consolation, and you your torments.
Revelation 18:7
give her torment and pain in proportion to her pride and luxury; for she said in her heart, "I am enthron'd like a queen, I am no widow, and shall see no sorrow."