Verse 9— Be afflicted, and mourn. Your sins are great. From these a turning away must take place, for deep penitence is required for your sins. Let your laughter be turned into mourning. The mirth indulged in by you in your former wicked course must now be turned to grief for the wickedness by you therein shown. You must humble yourselves before God if you expect his pardon and acceptance. Your joy to heaviness. What you esteemed as your joy must now be turned into sadness for the evil of your ways.