Matthew 13:45

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.

Job 28:18

Coral and quartz are not worth mentioning.
The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?”
Look on us with favor, Lord.

Psalm 39:6-7

“Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow.
Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Happy is a man who finds wisdom
and who acquires understanding,

Proverbs 8:10-11

Accept my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.

Proverbs 8:18-20

With me are riches and honor,
lasting wealth and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?”

Ecclesiastes 12:8

“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.”

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity.

Matthew 13:24

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

Matthew 16:26

What will it benefit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 22:5

“But they paid no attention and went away, one to his own farm, another to his business.

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Summary

Matthew 13:45

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

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Ecclesiastes 12:8

General references

Philippians 3:7

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