Sirach 38:18 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ And carry out his mourning, according to his merit, for one or two days because of this loss.

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Common English Bible

¹⁸ Too much grief can lead to death, and grief in one’s heart will sap one’s strength.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁸ And make mourning for him according to his merit for a day, or two, for fear of detraction.

Good News Translation (US Version)

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

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹⁸ For from sorrow comes death. Sorrow of heart saps one’s strength.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹⁸ If you don't stop grieving, you will grow weak and die.

Sirach 38:18 Tagairtí Cros