Sirach 30:14–20

14 Better off is a poor man who is well and strong in constitution

than a rich man who is severely afflicted in body.

15 Health and soundness are better than all gold,

and a robust body than countless riches.

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 than chronic sickness.

18 Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed

are like offerings of food placed upon a grave.

19 Of what use to an idol is an offering of fruit?

For it can neither eat nor smell.

So is he who is afflicted by the Lord;

20 he sees with his eyes and groans,

like a eunuch who embraces a maiden and groans.