Sirach 40:18

18 Life will be sweet for the self-reliant and the hardworking, but better than both is the person who finds a treasure.

Sirach 40:18 In-Context

16 A reed by any water or riverbank will be pulled up before any grass.

17 Kindness is like an orchard of blessings, and an act of charity will last forever.

18 Life will be sweet for the self-reliant and the hardworking, but better than both is the person who finds a treasure.

19 Children and building a city establish one's name, but better than both is a wife who is considered blameless.

20 Wine and music make the heart glad, but better than both is the love of wisdom.