Ben Sira 30:18

18 Delicacies poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

Ben Sira 30:18 In-Context

16 There are no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

17 Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

18 Delicacies poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

19 What good doeth the offering unto an idol? For neither can it eat nor smell; so is he that is persecuted by the Lord.

20 He seeth with his eyes and groaneth, as a eunuch that embraceth a virgin and sigheth.