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Ecclesiasticus 30:14-19 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

14. Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.

15. Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.

16. There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.

17. Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.

18. Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.

19. What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:

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