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.
17
Death is better than a miserable life, and eternal rest than chronic sickness.
18
Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed are like offerings of food placed upon a grave.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.