17 Better is death than a wretched life,everlasting sleep than constant illness.
18 Good things set before one who cannot eatare like food offerings placed before a tomb.
19 What good is an offering to an idolthat can neither eat nor smell?So it is with the one being punished by the Lord,
20 who groans at what his eyes behold.
21 Do not give in to sadness,or torment yourself deliberately.
22 Gladness of heart is the very life of a person,and cheerfulness prolongs his days.
23 Distract yourself and renew your courage,drive resentment far away from you;For grief has killed many,and nothing is to be gained from resentment.