15 Health and fitness are better than all gold, and a strong body better than wealth without measure. (WEB)
Sirach 30:15
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Proverbs 22:1–2
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Proverbs 16:15–17
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Proverbs 17:21–23
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Proverbs 20:28–30
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Sirach 41:11–13
11 The mourning of men is about their bodies; but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out. (WEB) 12 Have regard for your name, for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold. (WEB) 13 A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forev… (WEB)
2 Baruch 21:13–15
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Sirach 40:24–26
24 Relatives and helpers are for a time of affliction, but almsgiving rescues better than both. (WEB) 25 Gold and silver will make the foot stand sure, and counsel is esteemed better than both. (WEB) 26 Riches and strength will lift up the heart. The fear of the Lord is better than… (WEB)
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