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mourn

Meaning of “mourn”

Sense 1: To grieve, sorrow, lament, weep, or express distress. Sense 2: To show the effects of ruin and sorrow.

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45 occurrences44 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 23:2

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Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 29:2 · retained source text

When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.

1611 marginal noteOr, increased.

1611 marginal noteChap. 11.10. and 28.28. eccles. 10.5.

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