Ben Sira 30:14

14 Better off is a poor man who is well and strong in constitution than a rich man who is severely afflicted in body.

Ben Sira 30:14 In-Context

12 Bow down his neck in his youth, and beat his sides while he is young, lest he become stubborn and disobey you, and you have sorrow of soul from him.
13 Discipline your son and take pains with him, that you may not be offended by his shamelessness.
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.
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