James 4:6-9 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say,“God opposes everyonewho is proud,but he is kind to everyonewho is humble.”

7. Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you.

8. Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Clean up your lives, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you people who can't make up your mind.

9. Be sad and sorry and weep. Stop laughing and start crying. Be gloomy instead of glad.

James 4