Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;

Job 28:18

Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.

Psalm 39:6-7

Verily, man walketh in a vain show; verily they are disquieted in vain; he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Proverbs 8:10-11

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:

Proverbs 8:18-20

Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, Madness! and of mirth, What availeth it?

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher: all is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.

Matthew 13:24

Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has become like a man sowing good seed in his field;

Matthew 16:26

For what does a man profit, if he should gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 22:5

But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.

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

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Matthew 16:26
For what does a man profit, if he should gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:

Seeking

Job 28:18
Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
Psalm 4:6
Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Psalm 39:6
Verily, man walketh in a vain show; verily they are disquieted in vain; he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter, Madness! and of mirth, What availeth it?
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher: all is vanity.

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Philippians 3:7
but what things were gain to me these I counted, on account of Christ, loss.