Matthew 13:45

"Again, the kingdom from heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

Job 28:18

Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us.

Psalm 39:6-7

In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,

Proverbs 8:10-11

Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,

Proverbs 8:18-20

Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

"Senseless," said I concerning laughter and pleasure, "How practical is this?"

Ecclesiastes 12:8

"Utterly pointless," says the Teacher. "Everything is pointless."

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

Matthew 13:24

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

Matthew 16:26

because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 22:5

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

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
because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention to this and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
Proverbs 3:13
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
Proverbs 8:10
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,

Seeking

Job 28:18
Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.
Psalm 4:6
Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us.
Psalm 39:6
In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
"Senseless," said I concerning laughter and pleasure, "How practical is this?"
Ecclesiastes 12:8
"Utterly pointless," says the Teacher. "Everything is pointless."

General references

Philippians 3:7
But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.