Sirach 30:22-25

1. 22 The gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days.

2. 23 Love thine own soul, and comfort thy heart, remove sorrow far from thee: for sorrow hath killed many, and there is no profit therein.

3. 24 Envy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time.

4. 25 A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.

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