Sirach 30:21

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

Sirach 30:21 In-Context

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.

23 Distract yourself, cheer yourself up, and keep grief far away from you because grief has destroyed many, and there's no benefit in it.