3:4a a time to weep and a time to laugh,

⌊There is⌋ a time for weeping, and a time for laughing.
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⌊There is also⌋ a time ⌊when people⌋ cry and a time ⌊when people⌋ laugh.
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⌊People⌋ are sad at certain times and ⌊people⌋ are happy at certain times.

3:4b a time to mourn and a time to dance,

⌊There is⌋ a time for grieving, and a time for dancing.
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There is a time ⌊when people⌋ lament and a time ⌊when people⌋ dance.
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⌊People⌋ sit and mourn at certain times and ⌊people⌋ rise up and dance at certain times.

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