Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly 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 that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalm 39:6-7

Surely every man walketh in a vain show; Surely they are disquieted in vain: He heapeth up riches , and knoweth not who shall gather them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Happy 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 honor are with me; Yea , durable wealth and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it?

Ecclesiastes 12:8

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Matthew 13:24

Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field:

Matthew 16:26

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 22:5

But they made light of it, and went their ways, 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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Like

Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise;
Proverbs 3:13
Happy 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
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Psalm 4:6
Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Psalm 39:6
Surely every man walketh in a vain show; Surely they are disquieted in vain: He heapeth up riches , and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it?
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.

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Philippians 3:7
Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.

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