Sir 30:21-25
21Do not give in to sadness,
or torment yourself deliberately.e
22Gladness of heart is the very life of a person,
and cheerfulness prolongs his days.
23Distract yourself and renew your courage,
drive resentment far away from you;
For grief has killed many,f
and nothing is to be gained from resentment.
24Envy and anger shorten one’s days,
and anxiety brings on premature old age.
25Those who are cheerful and merry at table