sad
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4Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.
4And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more. And neither mourning, nor crying out, nor grief shall be anymore. For the first things have passed away.”
19The Lord is near to those who are troubled in heart, and he will save the humble in spirit.
3He heals the contrite of heart, and he binds up their sorrows.
7Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation. 4He consoles us in all our tribulation, so that we too may be able to console those who are in any kind of distress, through the exhortation by which we also are being exhorted by God.
20Amen, amen, I say to you, that you shall mourn and weep, but the world will rejoice. And you shall be greatly saddened, yet your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
10For the sorrow that is according to God accomplishes a repentance which is steadfast unto salvation. But the sorrow that is of the world accomplishes death.
6For wrath is in his indignation, and life is in his will. Toward evening, weeping will linger, and toward morning, gladness.
6When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds.
12My soul, why are you saddened? And why do you disquiet me? Hope in God, for I will still confess to him: the salvation of my countenance and my God.
13A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.
10Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.
15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping.
1And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,
23Cast your cares upon the Lord, and he will nurture you. He will not allow the just to be tossed about forever.