Sirach 30:14-19 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

14. Better is a healthy pauper with a strong constitution, than a wealthy man who is weak and afflicted by maladies.

15. A healthy soul with the sanctity of justice is better than all the gold and silver. And a sound body is better than immense revenues.

16. There is no revenue above the revenue of a healthy body. And there is no delight above a joyful heart.

17. Death is better than a bitter life. And eternal rest is better than continual sickness.

18. Good things hidden in a closed mouth are like seats at a feast placed around a grave.

19. What benefit is there in an offering to an idol? For it can neither eat, nor smell.

Sirach 30