Sirach 30:16-18

Revised Standard Version

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

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