Ben Sira 30:17

17 Death is better than a miserable life, and eternal rest than chronic sickness.

Ben Sira 30:17 In-Context

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.

19 Of what use to an idol is an offering of fruit? For it can neither eat nor smell. So is he who is afflicted by the Lord;