Good News Translation
Grief lingers on after the death of a loved one, but it is not wise to let it lead you into poverty.

New Revised Standard Version
When a person is taken away, sorrow is over; but the life of the poor weighs down the heart.

Contemporary English Version
After a funeral, sorrow remains, but don't let it drag you down into poverty.

New American Bible
When a person is carried away, sorrow is over; and the life of the poor one is grievous to the heart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the neck.

For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the neck.

Sirach 38:17
And for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.

Sirach 38:18
And make mourning for him according to his merit for a day, or two, for fear of detraction.

Sirach 38:20
In withdrawing aside sorrow remaineth: and the substance of the poor is according to his heart.

Sirach 38:21
Give not up thy heart to sadness, but drive it from thee: and remember the latter end.