Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils. 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. 18Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave. 19What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell: 20So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity: