Sirach 30:15-17

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¹⁵Health and fitness are better than any gold,
    and a robust body than countless riches.
¹⁶There is no wealth better than health of body,
    and no gladness above joy of heart.
¹⁷Death is better than a life of misery,
    and eternal sleep^[a] than chronic sickness.

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Sirach 30:17 Other ancient authorities lack eternal sleep

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