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Genesis 4:6
And the Lord said to him: Why art thou angry? and why is thy countenance fallen?
Genesis 4:6 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Genesis 4:6 in other translations
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
“Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?
The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?
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In context
3 And it came to pass after many days, that Cain offered, of the fruits of the earth, gifts to the Lord.
4 Abel also offered of the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat: and the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offerings.
5 But to Cain and his offerings he had no respect: and Cain was exceeding angry, and his countenance fell.
6 And the Lord said to him: Why art thou angry? and why is thy countenance fallen?
7 If thou do well, shalt thou not receive? but if ill, shall not sin forthwith be present at the door? but the lust thereof shall be under thee, and thou shalt have dominion over it.
8 And Cain said to Abel his brother: Let us go forth abroad. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and slew him.
9 And the Lord said to Cain: Where is thy brother Abel? And he answered: I know not: am I my brother's keeper?
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