Sirach 30:16-18

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¹⁶There is no wealth better than health of body,
and no gladness above joy of heart.
¹⁷Death is better than a life of misery,
and eternal sleep^[a] than chronic sickness.

Concerning Foods^[b]

¹⁸Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed
are like offerings of food placed upon a grave.

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Footnotes

Sirach 30:17 Other ancient authorities lack eternal sleep
Sirach 30:18 This heading is included in the Gk text; other ancient authorities place the heading before verse 16

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