Holy Scripture
Sirach 30:15
Source: Septuagint
Original
15Health and good estate of body are above all gold, And a strong body above infinite wealth.
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13Train up thy son, and exercise him with work, Lest by thy looseness thou stumble. a And overlook not his ignorance. b Bow down his neck in his youth.
14Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, Than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.
— Sirach 30:15 —
16There is no riches above a sound body, And no joy above the joy of the heart.
17Death is better than a bitter life Or continual sickness.