34 Don’t avoid those who weep, and mourn with those who mourn. (WEB)
Sirach 7:34
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Romans 12:14–16
14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
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Hebrews 13:2–4
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Sirach 8:6–8
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Sirach 38:16–18
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James 4:8–10
8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
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20 seeing with his eyes and groaning, like a eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning. (WEB) 21 Don’t give your soul to sorrow. Don’t afflict yourself deliberately. (WEB) 22 Gladness of heart is the life of a man. Cheerfulness of a man lengthens his days. (WEB)
Matthew 5:3–5
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