Sirach 38:15-17

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁵ He who sins before his Maker,
    may he fall into the care^[a] of a physician.

¹⁶ My son, let your tears fall for the dead,
    and as one who is suffering grievously begin the lament.
Lay out his body with the honor due him,
    and do not neglect his burial.
¹⁷ Let your weeping be bitter and your wailing fervent;
    observe the mourning according to his merit,
for one day, or two, to avoid criticism;
    then be comforted for your sorrow.