Treasury of Scripture Knowledge There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart. Sirach 30:14Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils. Sirach 30:15 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues. Sirach 30:17 Better is death than a bitter life, and everlasting rest, than continual sickness. Sirach 30:18 Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave. Context Sirach 30…15Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than 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.… Cross References Sirach 30:14 Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils. Sirach 30:15 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues. Sirach 30:17 Better is death than a bitter life, and everlasting rest, than continual sickness. Sirach 30:18 Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave. |
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