Ecclesiasticus 30:16

Ecclesiasticus 30:16 Context

¹³Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee. ¹⁴Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body. ¹⁵Health and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth. ¹⁶There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart. ¹⁷Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness. ¹⁸Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave. ¹⁹What good doeth the offering unto an idol? for neither can it eat nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord.

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