Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.

Job 28:18

There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.

Psalm 4:6-7

There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.

Psalm 39:6-7

Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10-11

Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

Proverbs 8:18-20

Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

Of laughing I said, It is foolish; and of joy--What use is it?

Ecclesiastes 12:8

All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.

Matthew 13:24

And he gave them another story, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who put good seed in his field:

Matthew 16:26

For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 22:5

But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Like

Matthew 16:26
For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade:
Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
Proverbs 8:10
Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

Seeking

Job 28:18
There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.
Psalm 4:6
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
Psalm 39:6
Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
Of laughing I said, It is foolish; and of joy--What use is it?
Ecclesiastes 12:8
All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.

General references

Philippians 3:7
But those things which were profit to me, I gave up for Christ.

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