Sirach 30:21–25

21 He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.

22 Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel.

23 The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life.

24 Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee.

25 For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it.

20 he sees with his eyes and groans

as a eunuch groans when embracing a young woman.

21 Do not give yourself over to sorrow,

and do not distress yourself deliberately.

22 A joyful heart is life itself,

and rejoicing lengthens one’s life span.

23 Indulge yourself and take comfort,

and remove sorrow far from you,

for sorrow has destroyed many,

and no advantage ever comes from it.

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