Matthew 13:45

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

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

Psalm 4:6-7

There are many who say, "Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"

Psalm 39:6-7

Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!

Proverbs 3:13-18

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

Proverbs 8:10-11

Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,

Proverbs 8:18-20

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

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?"

Ecclesiastes 12:8

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

Matthew 13:24

He put another parable before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field,

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?

Matthew 22:5

But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,

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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 will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Proverbs 8:10
Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,

Seeking

Job 28:18
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
Psalm 4:6
There are many who say, "Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"
Psalm 39:6
Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?"
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.

General references

Philippians 3:7
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

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