15. Health and a good constitution are better than all gold; And a strong body than wealth without measure.
16. There is no riches better than health of body; And there is no gladness above the joy of the heart.
17. Death is better than a bitter life, And eternal rest than a continual sickness.
18. Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed Are as messes of meat laid upon a grave.
19. What does an offering profit an idol? For neither shall it eat nor smell: So is he that is afflicted of the Lord,
20. Seeing with his eyes and groaning, As an eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning.
21. Give not over your soul to sorrow; And afflict not yourself in your own counsel.
22. Gladness of heart is the life of a man; And the joyfulness of a man is length of days.
23. Love your own soul, and comfort your heart: And remove sorrow far from you; For sorrow has destroyed many, And there is no profit therein.
24. Envy and wrath shorten a man’s days; And care brings old age before the time.
25. A cheerful and good heart Will have a care of his meat and diet.