Ben Sira 30:21

21 Don't deliberately torture yourself by giving in to depression. ¹

Ben Sira 30:21 In-Context

19 But there is no point in offering food to an idol; it can't eat it or smell it. It is just the same with someone whom the Lord has afflicted.

20 He looks at his food and sighs, like a castrated man hugging a young woman.

21 Don't deliberately torture yourself by giving in to depression.

22 Happiness makes for a long life and makes it worth living.

23 Enjoy yourself and be happy; don't worry all the time. Worry never did anybody any good, and it has destroyed many people.

Cross References

• 1. 30.21-25Ecclesiastes 11.9, 10.