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.