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Sirach 30:17-19
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17 Death is better than a life of misery
    and eternal sleep[a] than chronic sickness.(A)

Concerning Foods[b]

18 Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed
    are like offerings of food placed upon a grave.(B)
19 Of what use to an idol is a sacrifice?
    For it can neither eat nor smell.
So is the one punished by the Lord;(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 30.17 Other ancient authorities lack eternal sleep
  2. 30.18 This heading is included in the Gk text; other ancient authorities place the heading before 30.16
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