Sirach 30:18DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 18 of 27
"Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave."
In context
16There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.
17Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.
18Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.
19What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:
20So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity: