8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
9Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom.
10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
— James 4:8-10

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