Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Nothing can make you richer or give you greater happiness than those two things. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible 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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