Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

Sirach 30:17

Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Death is better than a bitter life, and eternal rest than a continual sickness.
World English Bible