Some things gained

[CyrilSebastian]

In The Book of Sirach, Chapter 20 Verse 8 states:

 Some misfortunes bring success,     
  some things gained are a man's loss.       

   If a man gains certain things, how can he be at a loss?

 

[catholicscot]

36 For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?
Mark 8

 

[ynotzap]

In The Book of Sirach, Chapter 20 Verse 8 states:

 Some misfortunes bring success,     
  some things gained are a man's loss.       

   If a man gains certain things, how can he be at a loss?

A simple example might be: Losing one"s wealth may prevent one from loosing one’s soul and that would prove to be very beneficial to one’s real happiness

on the other hand: gaining much wealth may lead to a mans’ perdition, which would mean the loss of his soul and unhappiness