Sirach 38:19LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 19 of 39
"For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the neck."
In context
17And for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a, day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.
18And make mourning for him according to his merit for a day, or two, for fear of detraction.
19For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the neck.
20In withdrawing aside sorrow remaineth: and the substance of the poor is according to his heart.
21Give not up thy heart to sadness, but drive it from thee: and remember the latter end.