Sirach 30:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶ No wealth is better than a healthy body,
    and no gladness is better than happiness in one’s heart.
¹⁷ Death is better than a bitter life,
    and eternal rest is
better than chronic illness.

¹⁸ Good things that are poured out
on a closed mouth
    are the same as food offerings
    placed on a grave.