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.