A man died, and not long after his death his grave was dug up by workmen in the field, and it was found that he was still alive and that the worms did no harm to his body.

So R. Nahman asked him: "What good deed have you done in your lifetime to deserve such a miracle?"

And the man replied: "Never in all my life have I envied anyone, and I have always stopped my ears from hearing frivolous talk. Now I am reaping the reward."

And when he lies dead in his grave, he will also enjoy this privilege.