Matthew 13:45

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls,

Job 28:18

“Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned;
And the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many are saying, “Who will show us any good?”
Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!

Psalm 39:6-7

“Surely every man walks about as a phantom;
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
He amasses riches and does not know who will gather them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
And the man who gains understanding.

Proverbs 8:10-11

“Take my instruction and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

Proverbs 8:18-20

“Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring wealth and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, “It is madness,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”

Ecclesiastes 12:8

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!”

Ecclesiastes 12:13

The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.

Matthew 13:24

Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 22:5

But they paid no attention and went their way, one to his own farm, another to his business,

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Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

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Ecclesiastes 12:8

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Philippians 3:7

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For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

But they paid no attention and went their way, one to his own farm, another to his business,

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom

And the man who gains understanding.