Ben Sira 38:20

20 Don't lose yourself in sorrow; drive it away. Remember that we must all die sometime.

Ben Sira 38:20 In-Context

18 Grief can undermine your health and even lead to your own death.

19 Grief lingers on after the death of a loved one, but it is not wise to let it lead you into poverty.

20 Don't lose yourself in sorrow; drive it away. Remember that we must all die sometime.

21 There is no way to bring the dead person back. All your sorrow does him no good, and it hurts you. Don't forget that.

22 You will die, just as he did. Today it was his turn; tomorrow it will be yours.

Footnotes

• [a] drive it away; [or] put the memory of the person aside.