Ben Sira 30:14

14 It is better to be poor, but strong and healthy, than to be rich, but in poor health.

Ben Sira 30:14 In-Context

12 Whip him while he is still a child, and make him respect your authority. If you don't, he will be stubborn and disobedient and cause you nothing but sorrow.

13 So discipline your son and give him work to do, or else he will be an embarrassment to you.

14 It is better to be poor, but strong and healthy, than to be rich, but in poor health.

15 A sound, healthy body and a cheerful attitude are more valuable than gold and jewels.

16 Nothing can make you richer or give you greater happiness than those two things.