Ben Sira 30:23

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

Ben Sira 30:23 In-Context

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.

24 It will make you old before your time. Jealousy and anger will shorten your life.

25 A cheerful person with a good attitude will have a good appetite and enjoy his food.