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Sirach 30:16
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Sirach 30:16
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There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.
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14
Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.
15
Health and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.
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There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.
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Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.
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Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.