Ben Sira 30:17

17 Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.

Ben Sira 30:17 In-Context

15 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.

16 There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.

17 Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.

18 Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.

19 What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell: