Sirach 30:20

20 looking with the eyes and groaning like a eunuch who embraces a young woman and groans.

Sirach 30:20 In-Context

18 Good things that are poured out on a closed mouth are the same as food offerings placed on a grave.

19 Of what use is an offering of fruit to an idol? It can't eat or smell. The person whom the Lord punishes is like this,

20 looking with the eyes and groaning like a eunuch who embraces a young woman and groans.

21 Don't let grief take you over, and don't distress yourself on purpose.

22 A joyful heart means life for a human being, and a person's rejoicing provides long life.

Footnotes

• [a] LXXb adds 30:20c So is the one who makes judgments under pressure.