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Sirach 30:20-24 World English Bible (WEB)

20. Seeing with his eyes and groaning, As an eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning.

21. Give not over your soul to sorrow; And afflict not yourself in your own counsel.

22. Gladness of heart is the life of a man; And the joyfulness of a man is length of days.

23. Love your own soul, and comfort your heart: And remove sorrow far from you; For sorrow has destroyed many, And there is no profit therein.

24. Envy and wrath shorten a man’s days; And care brings old age before the time.

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