Sirach 30:17LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 17 of 27
"Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness."
In context
15Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.
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: