Ben Sira 30:17

17 Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

Ben Sira 30:17 In-Context

15 Health and good state of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.

16 There are no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

17 Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

18 Delicacies poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

19 What good doeth the offering unto an idol? For neither can it eat nor smell; so is he that is persecuted by the Lord.