Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls.

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many there are who say, Who will show us good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalm 39:6-7

Surely every man walks in a shadow. Surely they are disquieted in vain. He heaps up, and knows not who shall gather them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.

Proverbs 8:10-11

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

Proverbs 8:18-20

Riches and honor are with me, durable wealth and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, It is mad, and of mirth, What does it do?

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, all is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

[This is] the end of the matter, all has been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is the whole of man.

Matthew 13:24

He set forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is compared to a man sowing good seed in his field.

Matthew 16:26

For what does it profit a men, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 22:5

But having disregarded, they departed, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,

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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 it profit a men, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew 22:5
But having disregarded, they departed, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Seeking

Job 28:18
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Psalm 4:6
Many there are who say, Who will show us good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Psalm 39:6
Surely every man walks in a shadow. Surely they are disquieted in vain. He heaps up, and knows not who shall gather them.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter, It is mad, and of mirth, What does it do?
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, all is vanity.

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Philippians 3:7
But whatever was gain to me, these things I regarded loss because of the Christ.