Sirach 30:16-20
{30:16} There is no revenue above the revenue of a healthy body. And there is no delight above a joyful heart.
{30:17} Death is better than a bitter life. And eternal rest is better than continual sickness.
{30:18} Good things hidden in a closed mouth are like seats at a feast placed around a grave.
{30:19} What benefit is there in an offering to an idol? For it can neither eat, nor smell.
{30:20} So is he who flees from the Lord, carrying the wages of his iniquity.
Sirach 30:11-15
{30:11} You should not give him power in his youth, but you should not despise his thoughts.
{30:12} Bow down his neck in his youth, and slap his sides while he is a child, lest perhaps he may become stubborn, and then he will not trust you, and so he will bring sorrow to your soul.
{30:13} Instruct your son, and work with him, lest you give offense by his shameful behavior.
{30:14} Better is a healthy pauper with a strong constitution, than a wealthy man who is weak and afflicted by maladies.
{30:15} A healthy soul with the sanctity of justice is better than all the gold and silver. And a sound body is better than immense revenues.