Sirach 38:15-17

Common English Bible

¹⁶ My child, let your tears flow for the dead;
        as one who is suffering terribly,
        give voice to your sorrow.
    Lay out their bodies in accordance
    with their wishes,
        and don’t neglect their burial.
¹⁷ Let your crying be bitter
and express your sorrow fervently,
    and make your mourning
    worthy of them.
    Mourn for one day or two
    so that there can be no criticism,
        and then be comforted from your grief.