Ben Sira 30:24

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

Ben Sira 30:24 In-Context

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.