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Sirach 30:17
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Sirach 30:17
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Death is better than a bitter life, and eternal rest is better than chronic illness.
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Being healthy and fit is better than any gold, and a strong spirit is better than untold riches.
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No wealth is better than a healthy body, and no gladness is better than happiness in one's heart.
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Death is better than a bitter life, and eternal rest is better than chronic illness.
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Good things that are poured out on a closed mouth are the same as food offerings placed on a grave.
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Of what use is an offering of fruit to an idol? It can't eat or smell. The person whom the Lord punishes is like this,
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