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Ben Sira 30:22-25 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

22. Gladness of heart is the very life of a person,and cheerfulness prolongs his days.

23. Distract yourself and renew your courage,drive resentment far away from you;For grief has killed many,and nothing is to be gained from resentment.

24. Envy and anger shorten one’s days,and anxiety brings on premature old age.

25. Those who are cheerful and merry at tablebenefit from their food.

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